Compensation & Benefits Specialist, APAC

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to oversee various programs across the Asia Pacific region. The role requires 8-10 years of experience, including substantial expertise in compensation and benefits. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills along with proficiency in tools like Oracle or SAP. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of professional experience including 5 years in compensation & benefits.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with HRIS systems and compensation planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compensation and benefits matters across 11 countries.
• Support HR teams on compensation and benefit programs.
• Lead identification of options for market competitiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant area

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Gates is seeking an experienced "Compensation & Benefits Specialist" to support our C&B activities in Asia Pacific (APAC). The position holder will oversee all Compensation & Benefits (C&B) matters in APAC. This includes accountability over the design, development, implementation and management of market competitive compensation and benefits solutions for the region. Located in our regional HQ in Singapore, the position reports solid line to the Director, Global Compensation based in Denver and functionally to the HR Director of EAI, based in Singapore.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide compensation and benefits support for eleven countries and approximately 3,000 employees.
• Provide day‑to‑day compensation and benefit support and advice to regional HR teams in the implementation, communication and administration of all compensation and benefit programs. This includes base pay structures, position levelling, incentive plans, company car policies, medical/life/accident insurance, pension schemes, and other ad‑hoc incentive plans at regional, country or plant level.
• Partner with HR Managers and HR Business Partners within the APAC region to ensure timely review of all current compensation and benefit programs within the region, including benefit renewals.
• As part of the budget planning process, lead the identification of options to ensure market competitiveness and make cost‑effective recommendations to senior regional leadership on pay structures, incentive plans, compensation policies, medical/life/accident insurance, pension schemes, and other ad‑hoc incentive plans.
• Support regional HR and business leadership team in developing and implementing impactful compensation and benefit solutions to address changing market, legislative and/or collective bargaining environments.
• Analyze regional compensation and benefit programs to ensure alignment with Gates's philosophy, market competitiveness, internal equity and applicable legislation.
• Partner with global compensation and benefit team members, regional HR teams and regional Leadership teams in the preparation, delivery and administration of Gates global and regional compensation programs like incentive plans, compensation policies, insurances, pension schemes, etc.
• Partner with key stakeholders in confirmation and tracking of costing relating to applicable compensation and benefit programs.
• Provide compensation and benefits expertise and support on special C&B projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area (master's degree is preferred).
• 8 to 10 years professional experience, including 5 years of compensation & benefits experience in a multi-country environment in Asia Pacific.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail – demonstrated ability to use complex analysis to drive insights and decision‑making.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Good knowledge and understanding of regional factors influencing effective and cost‑effective compensation and benefit solutions within the APAC region.
• Experience with HRIS systems and working knowledge of Compensation Planning tools. Specific experience in Oracle or SAP is a plus.
• Fluency in English; other language(s) within APAC region, are considered an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and ability to deal with sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work within a matrix environment and across different levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and results‑oriented, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

OFFICE LOCATION

Jurong East, Industrial Business Park