Strategic Compensation & Benefits Manager

Cornerstone Global Partners; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking an experienced C&B leader in Hong Kong to design and implement compensation and benefits strategies for a multinational client base. The role focuses on market benchmarking, salary reviews, and incentive design, while ensuring compliance with local laws and governance.

You will collaborate with HR leadership to align rewards programs with business goals, oversee payroll and benefits administration, and drive digital improvements across C&B processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of C&B experience, preferably in insurance/financial services or MNCs.
• Strong expertise in job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and benefits program management.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Chinese and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business; Master’s degree or certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute C&B strategies, policies, and programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitive salary structures and benefits offerings.
• Lead annual salary review, bonus planning, and incentive scheme design.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and corporate governance.
• Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to align C&B initiatives with organizational goals.
• Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR analytics related to rewards.
• Manage vendor relationships (e.g., insurance providers, survey consultants).
• Drive process improvements and digital transformation in C&B practices.

Skills

C&B strategy

Salary benchmarking

HR analytics

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree or certifications (GRP, CIPD)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking an experienced C&B leader in Hong Kong to design and implement compensation and benefits strategies for a multinational client base. The role focuses on market benchmarking, salary reviews, and incentive design, while ensuring compliance with local laws and governance.

You will collaborate with HR leadership to align rewards programs with business goals, oversee payroll and benefits administration, and drive digital improvements across C&B processes.