Assistant HR Manager (Total Rewards)

Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd is seeking an Assistant HR Manager (Total Rewards) to support the design, administration and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, payroll and performance-related programmes. The role collaborates with HR Business Partners, business units and external vendors to ensure rewards practices are competitive and compliant.

Responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end payroll, managing annual compensation cycles, and analysing market data to support pay

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of HR experience with Total Rewards and payroll.
• Supervisory experience in guiding HR team members.
• Knowledge of Singapore employment law (MOM, CPF, IRAS) and statutory payroll compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, administration and improvement of compensation, benefits, payroll and performance‑related programmes.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Manage annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, promotions, market adjustments and bonus governance.

Skills

Total Rewards

Payroll administration

Performance management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Assistant HR Manager (Total Rewards)

The Assistant Manager (Total Rewards) will support the design, administration and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, payroll and performance-related programmes in the Company. The role partners HR Business Partners, business units and external vendors to ensure rewards practices are competitive, compliant, data-driven and aligned with business needs and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager in reviewing, designing and implementing Total Rewards and HR projects, including performance management, compensation and benefits, salary framework, career development and HR digitalisation initiatives; partner HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation, resolve operational issues and identify opportunities for harmonisation, process improvement and automation.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for the Company, ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality and compliance with internal controls; ensure payroll, compensation and benefits administration comply with MOM, CPF, IRAS and other relevant statutory requirements, company policies and audit standards.
• Manage annual compensation cycles, including salary review, promotion, market adjustment, and variable bonus proposals, with sound analysis and proper governance; participate in salary surveys, market benchmarking and job evaluation exercises to support competitive, equitable and sustainable pay practices.
• Analyse market data, internal compensation trends and industry practices to provide practical recommendations to HR Business Partners and business units; review and maintain compensation structures, total rewards policies, benefits guidelines, allowances and related SOPs to ensure consistency, transparency and governance.
• Manage employee benefits administration, including medical, insurance and welfare programmes; support renewals, vendor coordination, negotiation and employee communications; plan and execute employee well-being, recognition and staff welfare initiatives that support engagement and reinforce the company’s values.
• Support HR systems and digitalisation initiatives, including performance management and rewards-related platforms, from requirements gathering and user acceptance testing to communication and implementation.
• Guide, coach and mentor team members, ensuring clear work standards, knowledge sharing and timely delivery of assigned responsibilities; perform any other duties or HR projects as assigned by the superior or management from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant HR experience and strong exposure to Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, payroll administration and/or performance management.
• Prior supervisory experience in guiding, coaching or leading HR team members.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and statutory requirements, including MOM, CPF and IRAS regulations, with hands-on experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, salary review, bonus exercises, salary benchmarking and HR reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation data, prepare management reports and make practical recommendations; proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with HRIS, payroll systems and digital HR platforms, with experience in system implementation or enhancement projects being an advantage.