Compensation & Benefits Intern - Dubai

We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre local graduate (who has graduated or will be graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between February 2025 and August 2026) to join our Compensation & Benefits team on a 12-month internship. From day o ...

Job description

We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre local graduate (who has graduated or will be graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between February 2025 and August 2026) to join our Compensation & Benefits team on a 12-month internship. From day one, our interns are fully integrated into Team Hilton and are involved in different aspects of the business. Our internships offer vast exposure and opportunities, such as the opportunity to network with senior executives, and for some, international travel, and involvement in regional conferences.  
 
Based in our Dubai Area Office, you will also benefit from an open space office, located in Internet City, close to the Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeirah and other interesting locations in Dubai. We have approximately 214 team members based in the Dubai office, we are a social and fun bunch of people driving the business for the MEA region from here. 

The Opportunity
As an intern, you will be an integral part of the team and will play an active role in continued success. You will be assigned a mentor to offer their knowledge and experience towards their advancement, and to help bridge any skill gaps. You will carry out a range of administrative and supportive activities, as well as having ownership of their own project-based initiatives.

You will gain hands-on experience in one of the most diverse areas of HR – helping us reward, recognise, and support Team Members across Middle East and Africa. This is your chance to see how global HR works while developing analytical, communication, and collaborative team work skills. You will be involved in:

• Reward Projects: Supporting our annual compensation review, salary surveys, and bonus programmes to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
• Benefits & Wellbeing: Assisting with the design and promotion of initiatives, working with HR partners, and contributing ideas to evolve our offer.
• Data & Insights: Researching market trends, analysing data, and creating reports to support decision-making.
• Collaboration: Partnering with colleagues across HR and the business and preparing materials for senior leaders.
• Recognition & Engagement: Supporting engagement activities through partnerships with our Team Member Resource Groups and wider HR team.
• Communication & Creativity: Producing content to bring our benefits and wellbeing programmes to life.

By the end of the internship, you will have gained valuable skills and insight into how Compensation & Benefits shapes pay, benefits, and wellbeing in a global business - experience that will support your future HR career.

Why choose us?
Embarking on our year in industry programme is a transformative journey, encompassing a structured framework of learning and development activities. Here's what you can look forward to:  
 
Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University and other learning resources to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects. 
Networking: Our programme offers our interns the chance to connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.  
Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure our interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.  
Cross-Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.  
Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton TM Travel Program, which provides you with access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.  
Competitive Salary & Benefits: 60,000 AED PA, housing allowance 48,000 AED PA & transport allowance 6,000 AED PA. 
Location: Area Office, Dubai. Our placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.

What are we looking for? 
As with any job, we do have certain criteria that you will need to meet to be considered for one of these highly sought-after opportunities. These are detailed as follows;   

• First and foremost, Hilton is a hospitality company, and we are looking for individuals with a strong sense of alignment to our culture and values. 
• You must have graduated, or be due to graduate, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between February 2025 and August 2026.
• We will consider applicants from all disciplines provided you are able to demonstrate a strong desire to progress a career in this area. 
• You must be able to undertake a full-time (40 hours per week) 12-month graduate internship, from 1st of September
• Must be eligible to work full-time in the UAE without company sponsorship. 
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams.
• Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork skills.

What is it like working for Hilton?
Hilton is one of the largest and fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 9,000+ properties in 141 countries and territories. In the 100+ years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 25 world-class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, which is the most recognised hotel brand in the world.

We have an incredible culture which makes Hilton a great place to work and recently ranked the #1 World's Best Workplace.

We value and celebrate our team members diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton will give you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in Dubai focus on Abilities, Women's and Ethnic representation. You can find details on our Culture page. 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

Selection Process 
Please apply now, applications close on Sunday 12th April 2026. Our internships are extremely popular, therefore please bear with us whilst we process your application as we want to ensure that each applicant is given the consideration that they deserve.  

If successful in your application, you'll be invited to complete a digital one-way video interview and an online assessment, this allows us to learn more about you and whether this internship might be a great fit So please do look out for our email updates and we encourage you to complete each next step as soon as possible. The EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will then contact you and inform you of your outcome. 

Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you