APAC Head of Total Rewards - Manufacturing

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking an APAC Head of Total Rewards to lead their strategy across Asia-Pacific. This role involves managing compensation frameworks, conducting salary benchmarking, and partnering with HRs to ensure competitive rewards. Ideal candidates should have 10+ years' experience in total rewards, particularly in manufacturing. The position is based in Singapore with a hybrid working policy, promoting a balance between office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in total rewards and compensation.
• Experience in the manufacturing, industrial, and/or heavy machinery industry is preferred.
• Relevant experience across Asia-Pacific is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rewards and compensation programs across APAC.
• Partner with country HRs and MDs for data and advice.
• Conduct annual salary and performance benchmarking.

Skills

Total rewards management

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural solutions development

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or equivalent

Job description

About the company

Our client is an established global manufacturing company headquartered in Europe. They are currently seeking an APAC Head of Total Rewards to lead their rewards and performance strategy across Asia‑Pacific. This is a permanent role based in their Singapore office located in the West, and the company has a hybrid working policy (3 days from office, 2 days from home).

About the job

Reporting to the APAC HR Director (with a functional reporting line to Global Rewards team), you will be responsible for the overall Total Rewards and Performance strategy across 7 key countries within APAC; Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, India, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, you will:

• Lead and manage rewards and compensation programs and frameworks for the markets; including developing new regional policies and digitalisation of processes
• Partner closely with in‑country HRs and MDs as part of the Regional COE; providing accurate data and advise to business stakeholders and employees
• Conduct annual salary and performance benchmarking, job grading, salary structure, market research and ensure all compensation is competitive with industry standards and business objectives
• Preparation of relevant reports and presentations, leading all rewards related APAC projects
• Work closely with senior business stakeholders on business forecast, budget cycles, development of compensation solutions, implementing effective benefits and rewards programmes

About the manager/team

Excellent opportunity to join an established global company; working within a progressive team lead by an experienced Regional HR Director.

Skills and experience required

• Degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources or equivalent
• 10+ years' experience in total rewards and compensation
• Experience in the manufacturing, industrial and / or heavy machinery industry preferred
• Excellent understanding of structuring total rewards programmes across APAC markets, market knowledge and best practices
• Relevant experience across Asia‑Pacific is essential
• Track record in stakeholder management and business partnering with good influencing skills
• Proven record of managing rewards frameworks across both blue collar and white collar workforce
• Open to travelling responsibilities (15% - 20% across Asia‑Pacific)

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Bernie Chng, Associate Director at Randstad Human Resources (EA: 94C3609/ R1441391).