Assistant Manager/Manager - Rewards & Projects (Human Capital)

About the Job

The role is a hands-on role covering multiple Human Capital (HC) functions, primarily focusing on rewards, performance management, and projects management for the Regional Service Centre (RSC). The role involves managing rewards programmes and driving key HC projects to support the RSC's growth and efficiency. The job holder collaborates with line managers, Human Capital Business Partners (HCBPs), and HC Specialists team to meet talent needs strategically and operationally, implement reward frameworks, and execute people related projects successfully. Depending on experience, the position may be appointed at either an Assistant Manager or Manager level, with adjusted responsibilities and decision-making. This role offers a platform for leadership, strategy formulation, and HC service delivery improvement while engaging in day-to-day operations.

• Rewards & Performance Management: Administer comprehensive compensation and performance management processes for RSC employees. This includes coordinating salary recommendations, supporting annual compensation reviews, and analysing market salary data. Maintain robust job evaluation structures and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data. Provide expert guidance on rewards and performance policies.
• People Projects & Initiatives: Contribute to projects & initiatives aimed at enhancing talent acquisition, rewards, and broader people & culture objectives in preparation for the RSC setup. Utilise strong project management skills and work with respective specialists to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Drive change initiatives and support effective change management efforts.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders. Work with respective specialists to seek advice on HC policies and best practices, liaise with Group Human Capital and external partners, and collaborate with senior HC leaders on strategy and execution to ensure value and alignment. Act as a trusted advisor on people matters.

We are looking for people with

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (SHRM, CIPD certification is a plus).
• Substantial HR experience (5+ years) in relevant roles, including project management and compensation practices. Experience in shared services or financial services is advantageous.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated capability in analysing HC data and metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-centric mindset.
• Technical proficiency in HC systems and tools, including HRIS (e.g., Oracle HCM). High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

How you succeed

• Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
• Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
• Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Who we are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei.

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of AA- by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world's most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody's and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World's Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

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