Compensation and Benefits Manager

Clermont Hotel Group offers a rich and diverse portfolio for a range of guest needs, and helps employees forge lasting and successful careers in hospitality. An experienced hospitality company, we offer a warm, guest-centred experience - but we are, at our heart, a people company and strive to connect personally with our guests, partners, investors, and colleagues to create an extraordinary experience for all.

At Clermont Hotel Group, we know that extraordinary hospitality starts with extraordinary people. Creating a fair, rewarding and engaging environment for our teams is at the heart of everything we do - and that’s where this role comes in. We’re looking for a Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead the design, delivery and governance of our reward programmes across our hotel portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with a people-focused approach and is passionate about creating reward strategies that support attraction, retention and engagement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy influencing senior stakeholders, and want to make a real impact across a growing hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As Compensation & Benefits Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we reward and support our people. You’ll lead on compensation strategy, benefits management and reward governance, ensuring our programmes remain competitive, compliant and aligned to the needs of the business. Working closely with HR, Finance and operational leaders across the group, you’ll provide expert guidance and insight while continuously improving the colleague experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain the company’s compensation framework, salary bands and job evaluation methodology
• Conduct regular market benchmarking using hospitality and industry salary data
• Lead annual pay review cycles, ensuring fairness, consistency and alignment with budgets
• Oversee incentive schemes including service charge distribution, bonus plans and performance-based rewards

Benefits Management

• Manage the full suite of employee benefits including pensions, healthcare, wellbeing programmes and hotel-specific benefits
• Build strong relationships with benefits providers, negotiating high-value and cost-effective offerings
• Monitor employee engagement and utilisation to continuously improve benefits programmes
• Support the development of initiatives that enhance the overall colleague experience

Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Own and maintain reward-related policies across the business
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory requirements including National Minimum Wage, pension regulations and holiday pay legislation
• Maintain strong governance and consistency across all hotel locations and functions

Stakeholder Partnership

• Advise HR Business Partners, General Managers and senior leaders on reward decisions and market positioning
• Support talent acquisition with competitive salary benchmarking and recommendations
• Lead communication of reward and benefits programmes across the business
• Build trusted relationships across multiple stakeholders, influencing with confidence and credibility

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong relationship-building skills - someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about creating fair and engaging reward programmes.

• Proven experience in compensation and benefits within hospitality, retail or another multi-site environment
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and/or HRIS reporting skills
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and reward compliance
• Experience managing benefits providers and negotiating contracts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What you’ll get in return

As well as all the things you'd expect from us, such as great staff areas to recharge in, wholesome meals on duty, pension and healthcare schemes, we’ll take care of you at every step of your journey so that you can take care of our guests. In fact, we’re so committed to this that our ‘People Promise’ sets out how you can expect us to support you at every step of your application and your career with us. Whether that’s your career development and progression, your physical, mental or financial wellbeing, and recognising (and rewarding!) a job well done.

Career Development & Growth - We’re here to support your journey, whatever that may look like. Our award-winning Academy will help you navigate your tailored career pathway with the tools and development designed for you to grow and to unlock your unique potential.

Financial Wellbeing - You work hard, so we’ll always help your money work hard for you! Some of the great things you can take advantage of include:

• Wage Stream – You’ll be paid monthly, but have access to your earned salary before payday should you need it
• Discounts & Perks – Savings on 1000’s of retailers, dining, hotel stays, and much more for you and those close to you
• Refer a Friend – Earn up to £1000 when friends join our team
• Interest-Free Loans – Season ticket loans to make commuting easier

Mental & Physical Well-being - We’re here to support your well-being, whenever and wherever you need it.

• On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line – Free, confidential advice
• Be Well Platform – Our Online fitness and wellness resources
• Gym Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Community - We’re proud of everything we achieve, so we always celebrate our extraordinary team and culture.

• ‘Wonderful People’ Awards – Monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition
• Social & Seasonal Events – Fun, inclusive celebrations
• People Council – A platform for every voice
• Paid Volunteering Days – Give back to causes close to you

At Clermont Hotel Group everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.