Manager, Benefits

DayOne; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking an APAC Benefits Strategy Manager to design and manage global health, retirement, life, disability, and other programs across approximately 10 countries. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and vendors to ensure compliant, cost-effective offerings that support DayOne's growth.

This role requires strong analytics, vendor management, and regulatory knowledge to deliver high-impact Total Rewards programs.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of benefits experience in multinational settings.
• Experience designing benefits across multiple countries.
• Vendor management and regulatory compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead global benefits design and optimization.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across APAC.
• Provide analytics on utilization and costs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

CEBS / IFEBP Certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Responsibility

Join DayOne - Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe - and we’re just getting started.

As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne's next chapter.

Job Description

The APAC Benefits Strategy Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing global benefits programs—including health and wellbeing, retirement, life, disability, absence, and other perks. The successful candidate will act as the strategic point of contact for benefits globally (~10 countries), managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with diverse local regulations, and partnering with internal stakeholders to support DayOne's growth and evolving workforce needs.

Responsibilities

Benefits Strategy & Design

• Lead the design and optimization of employee benefits and wellbeing programs globally
• Align benefits strategy with global Total Rewards objectives and local market practices.
• Utilize benchmarking, regulatory insights, and employee feedback to recommend new offerings and enhancements.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR and leadership on benefits, market trends, and innovations.

Program & Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, third-party administrators, and other service providers.
• Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and service delivery oversight to ensure high-quality and cost-effective offerings.
• Conduct routine vendor audits and performance evaluations.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure all programs comply with local benefits laws and regulations across APAC (e.g., CPF in Singapore, EPF in Malaysia, statutory leave entitlements across multiple jurisdictions).
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and internal compliance teams to proactively manage risk and ensure audit readiness.
• Monitor and respond to complex and fast-evolving regulatory changes impacting benefits in the region.

Communication & Change Management

• Lead communications for benefit changes, open enrollment, and ongoing education initiatives.
• Develop content that clearly conveys value, eligibility, and processes to employees and HR partners.
• Train HR on benefits policies and escalation processes.

Data & Analytics

• Analyze utilization trends, cost drivers, and employee sentiment to inform data-driven decisions.
• Report key insights and recommendations to the Total Rewards Director, CHRO and leadership.
• Track and manage the global benefits budget in collaboration with Finance.

Global Collaboration

• Support global initiatives including wellbeing campaigns, recognition programs, M&A integration, and Workday enhancements.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and employee-centric design.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CEBS, IFEBP Global Certification, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Experience

• 4-8+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits within a multinational or matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing benefits programs across multiple countries globally.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and complex benefit delivery models across diverse regulatory environments.
• Strong knowledge of global compliance requirements and statutory benefits frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into impactful benefits programs.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to distill complex topics.
• Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical and Excel capabilities.
• Project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.