Job Description
Role Purpose
Responsible for managing and strengthening Compensation & Benefits across Asia, covering Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam), Japan, South Korea, India and Australia, by ensuring programs, processes and practices are market-relevant, compliant, performance-oriented and aligned with global reward principles. As part of the Global CoE Compensation and Benefits, you will act as the regional C&B subject matter expert, providing practical advice, market insights and governance support to country HR, business leaders and relevant stakeholders across the region. This role plays a key role in shaping and leading C&B-related change by developing and implementing reward concepts, frameworks, governance models, systems, job architecture initiatives and process improvements across countries and entities, with alignment to regional and global C&B priorities.
Job Scope
Compensation & Benefits Management
Lead Compensation & Benefits activities across Asia, ensuring programs and practices are competitive, compliant and aligned with global reward principles.
Support the development, review and maintenance of salary structures, bonus arrangements, benefits programs, job leveling and related C&B frameworks.
Ensure regional C&B practices are applied consistently while allowing for appropriate local adaptation based on market conditions, business needs and legal requirements.
Annual Salary Review Governance
Manage the annual salary review process across countries and entities, including budget preparation, process coordination, governance, stakeholder alignment and execution.
Work with country HR and business leaders to ensure salary review decisions are supported by performance, market competitiveness, internal fairness and budget discipline.
Strengthen C&B governance by maintaining clear processes, documentation, decision principles and escalation routes, including for joint venture or country-specific requirements.
Market Intelligence & Benchmarking
Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to support salary ranges, pay positioning, benefits decisions and reward recommendations.
Provide country-level market insights to identify competitiveness gaps, retention risks and areas requiring management attention.
Use data and analysis to support exception cases where business justification, market evidence and cost alignment are required.
Reward Program Design & Transformation
Lead or support the design and improvement of global reward programs, including bonus structures, incentives, benefits and related C&B policies or guidelines.
Review local benefits and allowances to ensure they remain relevant, competitive, sustainable and aligned with local practices.
Lead or contribute to C&B-related change initiatives, including governance improvements, HR Hub support, grading and job architecture projects, digitalization, and system or process changes across Asia.
Drive adoption of new or updated C&B frameworks through clear communication, stakeholder alignment, training and follow-up.
Stakeholder Advisory & Collaboration
Act as a trusted advisor to HR, managers and business leaders on compensation and benefits matters.
Provide clear guidance and recommendations using market data, analysis and sound C&B judgement.
Collaborate with country HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, global C&B colleagues and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of C&B programs, processes and decisions.
Develop communication materials and training to improve understanding of reward principles, processes and programs across different countries and stakeholder levels.
Job Requirements
BSc in Human Resources, Business, Finance or related discipline, other disciplines may be considered with relevant experience.
At least 5+ years of professional compensation & benefits experience with both strategic and operational scope across multiple Asian markets.
Proven ability to shape, develop and implement Compensation & Benefits concepts with regional and global scope.
Proven experience leading change efforts in a regional or matrix environment, including implementation of new frameworks, governance models, programs, systems, or processes.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into clear business recommendations.
Strong stakeholder management through collaboration and negotiation and the ability to influence and advise in a matrix and multicultural environment.
Ability to balance global consistency with local flexibility and commercial realities.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to train and advise managers and HR teams.
Fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with regional and global stakeholders.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, experience with data analytics tools and HR systems such as SuccessFactors is advantageous.
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