Job Description

At IHG, we're committed to helping our people feel supported and valued. This role will lead the regional strategy, governance, and delivery of all benefits and pensions across Europe--ensuring our programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with "True Hospitality for Good."

Role summary

You'll be the regional lead for benefits and pensions, shaping and managing programs for corporate and providing guidance and analysis for our hotel colleagues. You'll balance strategic design with hands-on delivery, ensuring our offerings meet diverse local needs while maintaining consistency across the region.

Key responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of corporate benefits across Europe. Maintain country-specific benefits grids and guide HR/leadership on hotel benefits. Govern and oversee operations of all European pension plans, including the UK. Benchmark market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies. Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, and pension regulations. Support benefits design for new market entries. Develop clear, engaging communications that help colleagues understand and value their benefits.

What we're looking for

Experience delivering benefits and pensions across multiple European countries. Strong knowledge of benefits operations, governance, and compliance. Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager. Self-starter with strong project management skills. Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment.

Closing date for applications: 1

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December 2025


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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.



Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.



We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.



We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.



Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.