Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Confidential; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Manager for Total Rewards to lead the design and execution of the compensation, benefits and rewards strategy. This high-impact role partners with senior business and HR leaders to ensure reward programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with growth objectives.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of HR experience with deep expertise in compensation and benefits, governance, and executive reward programs, preferably in complex industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 8–12 years HR experience with deep Compensation & Benefits expertise.
• Strong background in compensation design and benefits management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Total Rewards strategy.
• Manage compensation frameworks, salary structures, and market benchmarking.
• Oversee annual compensation planning including merit increases, promotions and salary reviews.
• Design and administer incentive, bonus, recognition, and retention programs.
• Manage employee benefits, insurance, retirement and wellness programs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on compensation for critical and executive hires.
• Develop reward analytics and workforce cost insights for leadership decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations, tax requirements, and governance standards.

Skills

Total Rewards design

Compensation & Benefits

Executive compensation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

A leading Philippine infrastructure organization with a diverse portfolio in infrastructure and sustainable development sectors, is seeking a Senior Manager for Total Rewards to lead the design and execution of its compensation, benefits and rewards strategy.

This is a high-impact role that will partner closely with senior business and HR leaders to ensure reward programs remain competitive, equitable and aligned with the organization's talent and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the organization's Total Rewards strategy.
• Manage compensation frameworks, salary structures, job evaluation, and market benchmarking activities.
• Oversee annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions and salary reviews.
• Design and administer incentive, bonus, recognition, and retention programs.
• Manage employee benefits, insurance, retirement and wellness programs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders on compensation recommendations for critical and executive hires.
• Develop reward analytics and worforce cost insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations, tax requirements, and reward governance standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 8-12 years of HR experience, including significant expertise in Compensation and Benefits
• Strong background in compensation design, salary benchmarking, rewards governance and benefits management.
• Experience supporting executive compensation and complex workforce environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business strategy into reward solutions.
• Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, engineering, construction or similarly complex organizations is advantageous.