Senior Manager, Rewards & Performance

PeopleLAKE Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleLAKE Group in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a hands-on Senior Manager, Total Rewards to lead the design, governance and implementation of our rewards agenda across compensation, benefits, incentives, recognition, job architecture and performance management.

You will translate our rewards philosophy into practical policies, support talent attraction and retention, ensure internal equity, and partner with senior management on budget and governance in a fast-growth fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or HR roles.
• Consultancy background preferred – Big Four or rewards advisory firms.
• Hands-on experience in compensation analysis, salary structure review, and benchmarking.
• Experience supporting performance management cycles – calibration and differentiation.
• Professional certification in compensation, benefits, or rewards is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop salary ranges, job grades, pay positioning, merit guidelines, and variable pay recommendations.
• Conduct job evaluation, job sizing, and job architecture work across business units.
• Support the annual rewards cycle – frameworks, budget analysis, calibration materials, and approvals.
• Support performance calibration, rating distribution analysis, and performance-linked rewards recommendations.
• Provide advisory support on hiring offers, promotions, retention risks, and off-cycle adjustments.
• Review and governance of benefits and wellbeing programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.
• Monitor total rewards metrics – market positioning, pay equity, budget utilisation, and incentive distribution.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation & Benefits

Governance

Data analysis

Job description

About the Client:

This innovative fintech leader specializes in digital payment solutions, offering seamless, secure, and convenient cashless transactions. With a strong focus on financial inclusion and cutting-edge technology, it serves millions of users and merchants, driving the adoption of digital payments. The company is known for its user-friendly interface, robust ecosystem, and continuous expansion into new financial services.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Manager, Total Rewards to support the development, implementation, and governance of our total rewards agenda across compensation, benefits, incentives, recognition, job architecture, and performance management. You will translate our rewards philosophy into practical policies, guidelines, and recommendations that support talent attraction, retention, performance differentiation, internal equity, and financial sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

Total Rewards Framework & Governance

• Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of total rewards frameworks, policies, and governance principles.
• Ensure proposals are appropriately reviewed, exceptions documented, and recommendations aligned with approved policies.

Compensation Design & Analysis

• Develop salary ranges, job grades, pay positioning, merit guidelines, and variable pay recommendations supported by market benchmarking.
• Conduct job evaluation, job sizing, and job architecture work across business units.
• Support the annual rewards cycle – frameworks, budget analysis, calibration materials, and approval documentation.

Performance Management & Rewards Linkage

• Support performance calibration, rating distribution analysis, and performance‑linked rewards recommendations.
• Ensure performance outcomes are applied fairly and consistently.

Rewards Advisory & Stakeholder Support

• Provide advisory support on hiring offers, salary proposals, promotions, retention risks, and off‑cycle adjustments.
• Prepare rewards analysis, insights, and papers for senior management review.

Benefits & Wellbeing Governance

• Support the review and governance of benefits and wellbeing programs, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and compliance.

Metrics, Reporting & Insights

• Monitor total rewards metrics – market positioning, compa‑ratio, pay equity, budget utilisation, promotion rate, incentive distribution, and exception rate.

Job Requirements

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or HR specialist roles.
• Consultancy background preferred – Big Four, global HR consultancy, or specialist rewards advisory firm (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Aon, Korn Ferry, Hay Group, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG).
• Hands‑on experience in compensation analysis, salary structure review, job evaluation, market benchmarking, and annual rewards cycles.
• Experience supporting performance management cycles – calibration, rating distribution, and performance differentiation.
• Strong analytical capability – able to interpret market data and translate into practical recommendations.
• Strong governance mindset – documentation, controls, auditability, and confidentiality.
• Experience in a fast‑growing, regulated, technology, financial services, fintech, or multi‑entity organisation is preferred.
• Professional certification in compensation, benefits, or rewards is an added advantage.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

For more information, you may reach out to Jamie at her email at [e-mail]