Assistant Manager, People Performance & Benefits

Eco World Development Group Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eco World Development Group Berhad seeks an Assistant Manager, People Performance & Benefits to deliver PPB programmes across performance, compensation, rewards, benefits, policies and analytics. The role blends hands-on execution, data analysis and stakeholder coordination within established policies and digitalisation initiatives.

The candidate will lead annual performance appraisal cycles, salary reviews and benchmarking efforts, while maintaining benchmarking databases and supporting policy

Qualifications

• 3–5 years HR experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards, Performance Management or HR Analytics.
• Experience coordinating annual exercises such as salary review and performance appraisal.
• Exposure to KPI frameworks, job architecture or survey analysis is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate performance appraisal cycle including data prep, communications and reporting.
• Support KPI principles development and templates for guidance.
• Execute salary review, increments and bonuses within guidelines.
• Benchmark benefits, review policies and administer insurance processes.
• Prepare dashboards, analyse trends and provide management insights.
• Automate PPB processes and collaborate across PPB portfolios.

Skills

HR Analytics

Performance Mgmt

Compensation & Benefits

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Analytics

Tools

Job description

The Assistant Manager, People Performance & Benefits delivers PPB programmes and services within their designated portfolio across performance management, compensation, rewards, benefits, policies, customer survey and benchmarking, job evaluation and related people analytics.

The role combines hands-on execution, data analysis and stakeholder coordination, resolves routine operational issues and recommends improvements, working within established policies and under the guidance of the Senior Manager. The role also implements agreed digitalisation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management & KPI Framework

Coordinate the annual performance appraisal cycle, including data preparation, communications, tracking, follow-up, validation and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely completion.

Support the development and implementation of process and impact KPI principles, guidance and templates.

Review KPI and performance data for quality and consistency, prepare analysis and calibration materials, and recommend practical actions to address gaps or inconsistencies for management review.

Compensation, Rewards & Salary Benchmarking

Execute annual salary review, increment, bonus and performance incentive exercises, including data validation, calculations, cost analysis and implementation of approved outcomes, in accordance with established guidelines and controls.

Analyse market salary data, pay positioning, internal equity and workforce cost implications and prepare findings and practical recommendations for management review.

Maintain benchmarking databases, salary ranges and documentation and support improvements to reward practices and guidelines.

Benefits, Insurance & Policies

Review and benchmark EcoWorld’s employee benefits against relevant market practices to assess competitiveness, considering eligibility, coverage, utilisation, cost and policy implications, and recommend practical improvements to maintain competitive and sustainable benefits.

Administer benefits processes and respond to routine employee and stakeholder enquiries within approved policies, escalating matters requiring policy interpretation or exception approval.

Coordinate insurance renewals, employee movement updates, claims support, coverage records and billing or premium reconciliation, including GTL, GHS and GPA.

Review and maintain PPB policies, guidelines, operating procedures and employee communications within the designated portfolio, identify gaps and propose revisions for approval.

Job Evaluation & Grading

Conduct job evaluation and grading assessments based on role scope, accountabilities and experience requirements, recommend consistent grading across departments, and maintain accurate records in line with approved guidelines.

Maintain and validate Talent Records and coordinate timely updates with relevant data owners in accordance with agreed definitions and review cadence.

Prepare dashboards and reports, analyse trends and variances, and highlight data gaps and practical recommendations for management review.

Work with relevant People Solutions teams and People Systems to maintain reliable data flows, access controls and reporting definitions.

Identify opportunities to simplify and automate PPB processes, analysis and reporting using digital tools and AI-enabled solutions; implement agreed improvements and monitor their effectiveness.

Collaborate across PPB portfolios and provide cross-coverage during critical activities and peak annual cycles.

Coordinate customer survey and benchmarking exercises, including survey setup, data collection, validation, consolidation, analysis and reporting, ensuring timely delivery and reliable data.

Support questionnaire design, methodology and communications and maintain appropriate confidentiality and data controls.

Analyse results and relevant benchmarks, prepare management reports and follow up on agreed improvement actions.

Education Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems or a related discipline.

Professional HR or relevant specialist certification is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

3–5 years of relevant HR experience in one or more areas such as Compensation & Benefits, Rewards, Performance Management, HR Analytics or related PPB functions.

Hands-on experience coordinating and executing relevant annual exercises or operational processes, such as salary review, performance appraisal, benchmarking, benefits review, insurance administration or customer surveys.

Exposure to KPI frameworks, job architecture, Talent Records, policy review or survey analysis is an advantage.

Practical exposure to digital workflows or automation is an advantage.

We are Eco World and we are building the future. A future where homes are not just well-built, beautifully-designed developments, but self-sustainable green communities. Such great aspiration requires one important element: people. Talented, bold and creative revolutionists with a fiery passion not only for property development but building a greener & sustainable future.

At Eco World, you will be working alongside some of the most experienced experts and brilliant minds in the industry, in a fast-paced and challenging environment. For more information, please refer to www.ecoworld.my