Regional Lead - Total Rewards (AMEP / AECA)

Robert Bird Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Regional Lead for Total Rewards, responsible for managing compensation processes across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in the Total Rewards field, showcasing strong stakeholder management and analytical capabilities. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a significant impact in the built environment and reward strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a similar role required.
• Expertise in global organization delivery preferred.
• Proven ability in conducting benchmarking and job analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processes for compensation programs.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders.
• Oversee operations and strategic direction of Total Rewards function.

Skills

Excellent delivery in Total Rewards

Strong stakeholder management

High level communication skills

Ability to perform analytics

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate and project management qualifications

Job description

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

The Role

We are seeking an established Regional Lead – Total Rewards where you will manage, lead and execute end-to-end processes for executive and broad-based compensation programs across the region whilst ensuring compliance, governance, and disclosure standards are met across jurisdictions. You will serve as a strategic Total Rewards partner to our regional P&C leaders and business units, ensuring alignment between rewards programs and business objectives across the regions of Africa, Middle East & Pakistan (AMEP) and America, Europe & Central Asia (AECA).

As the Regional Lead across the AMEP / AECA regions, you play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic landscape by not only overseeing the day-to-day operations but also steering the direction of Total Rewards function across AMEP / AECA.

The incumbent will contribute to the global Total Rewards transformation and an advocate of the business transformation, particularly for their region and the business lines represented within.

As an ideal candidate, you will have :

• 10+ years in a similar role with a proven track record of exceptional delivery within the Total Rewards space.
• Expertise with working and delivering in a global organisation ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Insights Conduct benchmarking, job matching, and market analysis to ensure competitiveness and equity
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leaders to implement compensation plans
• Ability to perform analytics including pay equity studies, modeling, and scenario planning
• Led regional compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) including planning, execution, and system readiness
• Supported and driven training, adoption, and communication of Total Rewards tools and processes
• Participated in and lead global Total Rewards initiatives, bringing a regional lens to global programs and policy development
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; postgraduate and project management qualifications highly regarded.
• High level communication skills, strong stakeholder management including negotiating and resolving highly complex matters

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online, please follow the links provided.

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

All recruitment activities go through our resourcing function currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!