Job Description
Mission of the Role
This position will be an individual contributor role, primarily as a Compensation & Benefits Expert. A strategic leader who is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide compensation& benefit programs. This role partners closely with senior leadership to ensure compensation& benefit strategies align with business objectives, support talent acquisition and retention, and maintain internal equity and external competitiveness. The Compensation & Benefits Expert also leads complex compensation & benefit initiatives, mentors junior team members, and ensures compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
This position can be based in China, Malaysia or Singapore.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development and execution of compensation & benefit strategies for Asia with locations such as Japan, China, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, etc that support organizational goals and workforce planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and HR leadership on compensation-related matters.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in compensation practices, tools, and analytics as well as creating synergies and efficiency through harmonization across the region.
Program Design & Oversight
• Oversee the design and administration of base pay structures, short- and long-term incentive plans, and executive compensation programs.
• Manages all aspect of the company variable compensation plans, including Sales Incentive Plans.
• Manage annual salary increase budgeting and salary increase review process in partnership with Finance and HR Business Partners.
• Lead the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity processes.
• Evaluate and enhance compensation frameworks to support evolving business needs, including global expansion or M&A activity.
• Partner with Global Compensation in job architecture and evaluation processes to ensure job roles aligns with business goals.
• Participate in and lead projects for global rewards programs.
Market Intelligence & Analytics
• Conduct advanced market analysis and modeling to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Lead compensation benchmarking efforts using industry surveys and internal data.
• Develop and present compensation dashboards and insights to executive leadership.
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable compensation laws and regulations (e.g., pay equity, global standards). • Partner with HR leadership and Legal teams to manage risk and audit readiness.
• Maintain compensation policies, documentation, and governance frameworks.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Collaborate with Global Compensation, HR leadership, Business stakeholders and Finance to support compensation decisions and implementation strategies.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Services and Finance on compensation strategy alignment and execution.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to compensation, such as job architecture, career frameworks, or system implementations.
• Collaborate with global and local stakeholders on HRIS evaluations and implementations.
• Analyze HRIS capabilities and efficiency. Provide recommendations on system improvements and modifications.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management.
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
• 8-10+ years of experience in compensation, including incentive plan design and market analysis. 3+ years in a leadership or senior advisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. • Experience managing compensation programs in complex, matrixed, or global organizations.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in compensation theory, design and administration.
• Experience in analytical job evaluation system (WTW Global Grading preferred)
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, design, implement and monitor comprehensive programs, systems, policies, and procedures in the compensation area.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively, with the ability to liaise across all organizational levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and data-driven analytical skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and navigate perpetual organizational changes.
• Computer/Technological: Proficiency in HRIS and compensation tools (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong command in English for business communication needs
