Regional Manager, Compensation & Benefits and Global Mobility

Zuspresso (M) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in compensation management is seeking a Regional Manager for Compensation & Benefits and Global Mobility. This position involves leading the development of compensation strategies to support company growth and engage in regional market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role requires a proactive, results-focused leader to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of total rewards and global mobility experience, with at least 2 years in a regional or leadership role.
• Experience in F&B, retail, FMCG or fast-growth multi-country business.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of regional compensation philosophy and structure.
• Design and manage international assignment policies.
• Partner with Country HR on rewards solutions and local implementation.

Skills

Self-driven

Strong analytical skill

Financial modelling skills

Advanced knowledge on job evaluation and benchmarking

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

High resilience

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

High integrity

Governance mindset

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Results-focused

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

Job description

Regional Manager, Compensation & Benefits and Global Mobility

Lead the development of regional compensation philosophy and structure that supports company growth and market competitiveness.

Evaluate and design reward programs to drive performance, retention, critical skills, and regional expansion.

Manage annual salary review process including budgeting, guidelines, calibration, and governance.

Conduct salary benchmarking, job evaluation, pay structure review, and internal equity analysis.

Manage various incentive schemes and variable pay programs.

Review executive compensation and propose regional harmonisation where applicable.

Maintain and update job architecture, career frameworks, and levelling. Ensure respective business units’ leaders and people & culture personnel are well‑versed with the job architecture, career frameworks and levelling to make sensible business decisions.

Oversee design and administration of health, insurance, wellness, leave, and statutory benefits across all operating countries.

Partner with brokers and insurers to negotiate competitive insurance programs.

Drive harmonisation and governance of benefits across multi‑country operations.

Monitor benefit utilisation, cost, and ROI to propose improvements.

Review policies & support review of terms and conditions of countries’ employee handbook such as travel, allowances, flexible benefits, and claims processes where applicable to ensure regional standard are observed.

2. Global Mobility

Design and manage international assignment policies (short‑term, long‑term, general business travel).

• Package structure and costing
• Relocation, housing, schooling, and settling‑in
• Compliance with tax equalisation and social security requirements

Provide advisory to business leaders on mobility decisions, localisation plans, and cross‑border transfers.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with Country HR on rewards solutions and local implementation.

Present recommendations to senior leadership and support business expansion (new market entry).

Act as subject matter expert for all compensation and mobility matters.

JOB COMPETENCIES / REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field.
• 8-12 years of total rewards and global mobility experience, with at least 2 years in a regional or leadership role.
• Experience in F&B, retail, FMCG or fast‑growth multi‑country business.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, or a high‑growth environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Self‑driven, strong analytical skill and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced knowledge on job evaluation and benchmarking.
• Good strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• High resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• High integrity, governance mindset and confidentiality.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to manage multiple roles and priorities across different geographies.
• Results‑focused, proactive, and able to take ownership of projects from strategy to execution.

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