ASSISTANT MANAGER, PEOPLE PERFORMANCE & BENEFITS

ECO WORLD PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EcoWorld is seeking an Assistant Manager, People Performance & Benefits to oversee performance management, compensation, rewards, benefits, policies and people analytics. The role blends hands-on execution with data analysis, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will manage annual salary reviews, KPI reporting, benchmarking databases and benefits administration while aligning with established guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 3–5 years of relevant HR experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards, Performance Management, HR Analytics or related PPB functions.
• Hands-on experience coordinating and executing salary reviews, benchmarking or benefits reviews.
• Exposure to KPI frameworks, job architecture, Talent Records or survey analysis is an advantage.
• Experience with digital workflows or automation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual performance appraisal cycle, including data preparation, communications, tracking, follow-up, validation and reporting.
• Support the development and implementation of KPI principles, guidance and templates.
• Review KPI and performance data for quality, prepare analysis and calibration materials, and recommend practical actions for management review.
• Execute salary review, increments and performance incentive exercises per guidelines.
• Maintain benchmarking databases, salary ranges and documentation and support improvements to reward practices.
• Administer benefits processes and respond to routine employee and stakeholder enquiries within approved policies.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, claims support, and policy administration.
• Review and maintain PPB policies, guidelines and communications within the portfolio.

Skills

HR experience

KPI frameworks

Data analysis

People analytics

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HRM / Business / Analytics or related field

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! 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.

Talent Records, PPB Analytics & Reporting

• 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.

Digitalisation & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Customer Survey & Benchmarking

• 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.

The selection process may take some time as we carefully consider each talent that comes our way. Please note that we will only be in contact with successfully shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the recruitment process within 2-4 weeks. We truly appreciate your interest and always look forward to meeting great people who’d like to work with us! If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Join EcoWorld in Creating Tomorrow & Beyond At EcoWorld, we are more than just a property developer; we are creators of thriving, sustainable communities. With over a decade of experience, our commitment to excellence drives us to build exceptional spaces and contribute to a better, greener future. Experience a vibrant and forward-thinking workplace where efficiency and creativity are celebrated. EcoWorld fosterprofessional growth and offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can make a difference. We embrace technology and digital innovation to remain at the forefront of Malaysia’s real estate industry. So, if you’re passionate about sustainability and progress, EcoWorld is the perfect place for you. Join Team EcoWorld and start your journey towards Creating Tomorrow & Beyond.