Total Rewards Specialist

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. You will partner with HR business partners, payroll, finance, and stakeholders to align rewards with business goals.

The role covers market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and pay equity analyses, with a focus on governance, compliance, and data quality within a fast-paced matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in compensation design and administration.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and payroll alignment.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs.
• Manage compensation processes such as merit reviews, promotions, transfers, and off-cycle adjustments.
• Ensure accurate compensation data maintenance within HRIS and conduct market pricing using salary surveys.

Job description

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with business and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, payroll, finance, and business stakeholders on compensation-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Programs & Administration

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, career framework, and allowances.
• Manage compensation processes such as annual merit reviews, promotions, transfers, and off-cycle adjustments.
• Ensure accurate compensation data maintenance within HRIS (e.g., Workday), including EIB uploads and audit checks.
• Conduct market pricing using salary surveys and benchmark data to ensure competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain job evaluations, job grading, and salary structures.
• Perform pay equity and internal consistency analyses to support fair pay practices.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal compensation policies, procedures, and approval matrices.
• Support audit requests and ensure proper documentation and governance of compensation decisions.
• Monitor alignment with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company guidelines.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Support compensation-related projects, system enhancements, or regional/global initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and standardization to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analysis for management and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Stakeholder management and communication
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Structured, detail-oriented, and process-driven
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrix environment