BALENCIAGA Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits – Southeast Asia & Oceania

BAL Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAL Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits to enhance its HR team. This pivotal role involves managing compensation activities across several regional markets, overseeing payroll operations, and leading HR system implementations. Candidates should possess at least five years of relevant experience, with proficiency in HRIS and an analytical mindset. Join a company that values diversity and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Fostering a diverse workforce

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Compensation & Benefits, ideally in retail.
• Strong experience in project management, particularly HR system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&B activities across SEAO markets.
• Manage HR budget cycle and payroll operations.
• Coordinate HR system implementations and provide training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Summary

About us

Founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the original house of Balenciaga defined modern couture with its many innovations to form and technique. Since his appointment as artistic director in 2015, Demna continues to uphold the vision of Balenciaga through boundary-pushing collections, which have expanded to include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and objets d’art. The brand’s unprecedented interactions with the expanding digital realm, material developments, and today’s social responsibilities keep it at the forefront of modernity. In 2021, Demna designed Balenciaga’s 50th couture collection – the house’s first since its found retired in 1968 – reintroducing a standard of cutting-edge elegance.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join our Human Resources team in Singapore, supporting the Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEAO) region. This role plays a pivotal part in driving both strategic and operational aspects of Compensation & Benefits (C&B), HR controls, payroll operations, and HR systems across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Description

Your opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join our Human Resources team in Singapore, supporting the Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEAO) region. This role plays a pivotal part in driving both strategic and operational aspects of Compensation & Benefits (C&B), HR controls, payroll operations, and HR systems across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

How you will contribute

Compensation & Benefits:

• Lead and manage all C&B-related activities across SEAO markets.
• Coordinate annual group insurance renewals and liaise with brokers and insurers.
• Conduct compensation and benefits benchmarking and market surveys to ensure competitiveness.
• Design and implement commission and incentive schemes tailored to retail operations.
• Support the annual salary merit review process, including data analysis and recommendations.

HR Control & Budgeting:

• Manage the full HR budget cycle.
• Perform variance analysis of HR operating costs against budget forecasts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the HR budget system.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the SEAO region.
• Prepare and validate payroll variable reports, including new hires, resignations, and incentive payouts.
• Coordinate with the HR Shared Services Centre to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure payroll bank files are reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders.

HR System Implementation & Maintenance:

• Act as the project lead for HR system implementations and upgrades (e.g., Time & Attendance, HR Cost Control).
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure system functionality and user adoption.
• Provide training and support to HR and business users on system usage and enhancements.

Who you are

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally in a retail or regional role.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and payroll systems.
• A proven track record in project management, especially in HR system implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Personal qualities that include integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric mindset.

Why work with us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Balenciaga philosophy and to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-06-13

Schedule

Full time

Organization

BAL Singapore