Position Specification:

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that aligns with the Company's business objectives and employee value proposition across Southeast Asia (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and Brunei).

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in Compensation and Benefits, as well as strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate closely with Operating Unit (OU) / Operating Area (OA) HRBPs and other HR COE teams to achieve the overall objectives in attracting, motivating and retaining employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development: Design and implement OU level total rewards strategies that align with Global/Regional framework to support business goals and attract, retain, and motivate top talent in SEA.
Market Analysis: Evaluate compensation and benefits trends, market data and benchmark surveys to ensure market competitiveness of all compensation and benefits offerings.
Policy and Program Management: Develop and oversee compensation and benefits policies across the OU, ensure appropriate local design with global consistency, competitiveness, governance, compliance, and best practice.
Core TR Initiatives: Collaborate with HR leaders and business stakeholders to drive Routine C&B initiatives such as Salary Planning, Bonus Plan Design & Review, Awards, Job Levelling, Salary Structure Salary proposal management, Benefit renewal, Recognition and Global Mobility etc.
Communication: Effectively communicate Total Rewards strategies and programs to employees and management, ensuring transparency and understanding.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices in total rewards management.
Business Insights: Manage all Bonus / Incentive plans with End-to-End process, including plan design, simulation, policy review & training, quarterly effectiveness assessment, booster management and incentive communications. Work closely with business teams to regularly optimize incentive designs to meet business needs.
HR Expertise: Provide consultation to management and HR colleagues on Compensation and Benefit issues and develop guidelines and solutions. Ensure HR Compliance from C&B perspective.
Digitalization: support various enhancements for Compensation & Benefit modules in Global HRIS (Workday / ADP) and local HRIS (e-Leave etc.); continue to look for automation and digitalization opportunities to enhance efficiency.
Project Management: Lead Regional Compensation & Benefit project / initiatives and actively attend Global projects.

Principle Working Relations:

Internal: Finance, DT, HRBP & other HR COE, Business Leaders

External: Consultants & Vendors

Qualification Requirement:

Education: Bachelor & above. Science and engineering major background preferred Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Total Rewards, with at least 5 years of MNC experience
Language: fluent in English (both writing & oral skills).
Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis tools. Excellent skill on Excel. Other Key Competencies:
Proven track record in developing and implementing compensation and benefits strategies in SEA.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Logical thinking. Open minded.
Easily adaptable to changes.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Forward thinking, optimistic & patient, season professional in HR field.
Hands-on and able to work under pressure and respect schedule/deadline. Strong ownership.

Senior Manager, Total Rewards