Strategic Head of Performance & Rewards

Morgan Philips Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips is partnering with a financial institution to appoint a Head of Rewards and Performance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reporting to the Chief HR Officer, you will own the annual performance cycle and drive a comprehensive total rewards strategy across pay, incentives and benefits.

The role requires building modern, data-driven frameworks, benchmarking, budgeting and scenario modelling in collaboration with Finance, while guiding leadership on talent retention and succession planning.

Qualifications

• 8+ years across performance management and total rewards, with at least 3–5 years leading these areas strategically.
• Experience presenting reward proposals to senior leadership or board-level committees.
• Commercial, data-driven approach and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in HR, Business, Economics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end annual performance cycle: goal-setting, calibration and year-end review.
• Translate company priorities into clear, measurable goals with business leaders.
• Use performance results to inform promotions, development and succession decisions.
• Modernize performance and rewards frameworks, competencies and feedback practices.
• Lead total reward strategy across base pay, incentives and benefits.
• Conduct pay benchmarking, job grading and salary structure reviews.

Skills

Performance management

Total rewards

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in HR, Business, Economics or related field

Job description

Morgan Philips is partnering with a financial institution to appoint a Head of Rewards and Performance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reporting to the Chief HR Officer, you will own the annual performance cycle and drive a comprehensive total rewards strategy across pay, incentives and benefits.

The role requires building modern, data-driven frameworks, benchmarking, budgeting and scenario modelling in collaboration with Finance, while guiding leadership on talent retention and succession planning.