Compensation & Benefits Specialist

PRIMESTAFF MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office at Raffles Place

Job summary

PRIMESTAFF MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking an HR professional to support compensation and benefits frameworks, benchmarking, and salary reviews. You will assist in job evaluation, benefits communication, and cost analyses while maintaining strict data confidentiality.

The role also covers HR operations, reporting, and supporting performance management initiatives. The position focuses on handling remuneration processes for a workforce of 100–200 employees, with an emphasis on accuracy,

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and C&B roles (1–2 years)
• C&B for 100–200 employees is preferred
• Knowledge of salary benchmarking and remuneration exercises
• Familiarity with job evaluation and reward methodologies (Mercer or similar) is advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle confidential data

Responsibilities

• Support compensation and benefits frameworks, policies and processes.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis.
• Assist with annual salary reviews, bonus exercises and remuneration documentation.
• Assist with job evaluation, grading and salary structures.
• Review benefits arrangements and communications.
• Prepare compensation reports and cost analyses for decision-making.
• Support HR reporting, documentation and compliance with policies.
• Undertake other HR operational responsibilities and projects.
• Support the performance management cycle, including objective setting and appraisal coordination.
• Work with HR colleagues to ensure timely completion and consistent application of performance processes.
• Support alignment of performance outcomes with reward decisions.
• Assist with new C&B initiatives and develop procedures, templates and communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and data accuracy.
• Office at Raffles Place

Skills

Excel proficient

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Mercer methodologies

Job description

Responsibilities:

Compensation & Benefits

• Support the implementation and administration of compensation and benefits frameworks, policies and processes.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to support competitive and internally equitable remuneration decisions.
• Support annual salary reviews, bonus exercises and remuneration recommendations, including data preparation, analysis and documentation.
• Assist with job evaluation, grading and salary structures, ensuring consistent application across the business division.
• Review benefits arrangements and support their administration and communication.
• Prepare compensation reports, cost analyses and management summaries to support decision-making.

HR Operations

• Support HR reporting, documentation and compliance with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
• Undertake other HR operational responsibilities and projects as required.

Performance Management & HR Initiatives

• Support the performance management cycle, including objective setting, appraisal coordination and reporting.
• Work with HR colleagues and managers to ensure timely completion and consistent application of performance processes.
• Support the alignment of performance outcomes with reward decisions.
• Work closely with HR leadership and relevant stakeholders to implement new C&B initiatives.
• Develop supporting procedures, templates and communications, and help employees and managers understand changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, data accuracy and the employee experience.

Requirements:

• Min 1-2 years of relevant HR operations experience and 2–3 years focused on compensation and benefits. Candidates with longer experience who prefer a hands-on specialist role are also welcome.
• A strong foundation in HR operations and the willingness to remain actively involved in day-to-day HR work alongside C&B responsibilities.
• Experience managing HR operations and C&B matters for an employee population of approximately 100–200 is preferred.
• Practical experience in salary benchmarking, compensation analysis and annual remuneration exercises.
• Familiarity with established job evaluation and reward methodologies, such as Mercer or comparable consultancy frameworks, would be advantageous.
• Exposure to performance management, change management or the implementation of new HR initiatives would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and attention to detail when handling confidential employee information.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different generations and working styles.
• A positive, collaborative, and dependable approach, with the flexibility to support wider team needs and take ownership of work through to completion.

Additional:

• Office at Raffles Place