Compensation Benefits Specialist

Straive; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive is actively seeking a Total Rewards Specialist/Officer to design and administer compensation and benefits programs in line with Philippine labor laws and global best practices.

In this role you will lead salary benchmarking, manage job grading, oversee statutory benefits, and ensure compliance while delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership.

The position requires 3+ years in C&B, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel and HRIS experience; onsite at Straive Building in Parañaque.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years in a dedicated Compensation and Benefits role.
• Strong Excel and HRIS experience; knowledge of Philippine labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead salary benchmarking and job grading using industry-standard methods.
• Oversee benefits & HMO administration including statutory benefits.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Labor Code, DOLE mandates, and tax rules.
• Calculate and audit 13th month pay and performance bonuses.
• Provide data-driven insights on labor costs, turnover, and pay parity to leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

HRIS experience

Labor law knowledge

Salary benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Sprout

Darwinbox

Job description

Straive is urgently looking for a Total Rewards Specialist/Officer to manage the strategic design and administration of our compensation and benefits programs. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of a competitive compensation and benefits framework that aligns with Philippine labor laws and global best practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Compensation: Lead salary benchmarking and annual merit reviews; manage job grading and evaluation using industry-standard methodologies.
• Benefits & HMO: Oversee the administration of statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) and manage relationships with HMO and insurance providers.
• Compliance: Ensure all programs align with the Philippine Labor Code, BIR tax regulations, and DOLE mandates.
• Incentives: Calculate and audit 13th-month pay, performance bonuses, and other variable incentive schemes.
• Data Analytics: Provide data-driven insights on labor costs, turnover trends, and pay parity to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in a dedicated Compensation and Benefits role within the Philippines.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Psychology, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency (data modeling) and experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Sprout, or Darwinbox).
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Philippine labor laws, taxation on compensation, and statutory reporting.
• Willing to go fully onsite (Straive Building, Pascor Drive, Parañaque City, Landmark: Near Duty Free Philippines, across NAIA Terminal 1)