Director, Organisation & People (Total Rewards)

TEMASEK INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader based in Singapore is seeking an experienced Director, Total Rewards to drive the design and governance of their global total rewards strategy. This leadership role demands a minimum of 15 years in total rewards or compensation and benefits, along with strong analytical skills. Key responsibilities include developing a rewards strategy, ensuring compliance with local laws, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large complex organizations and a proven record of engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in total rewards or compensation & benefits.
• Experience in financial services or large complex organisations preferred.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation and incentive design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an integrated total rewards strategy covering compensation and benefits.
• Manage governance frameworks to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Oversee job architecture and market benchmarking for pay structures.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Engagement with senior leaders

Collaborative leadership style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Advanced or professional qualifications (e.g. CCP, GRP)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director, Total Rewards to lead the design, governance, and delivery of our global total rewards strategy. This role plays a critical part in attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent while ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Total Rewards, the incumbent will partner closely with senior leadership, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align rewards strategies with organisational priorities, performance outcomes, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy & Governance

• Develop and lead an integrated total rewards strategy covering compensation, benefits, incentives, and recognition, aligned with business strategy and talent objectives.
• Establish clear governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure consistency, fairness, and risk management across geographies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and Board/Remuneration Committees on rewards-related matters.

Compensation & Incentives

• Oversee job architecture, job evaluation, and market benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures.
• Design and manage annual salary review, bonus, and long-term incentive processes, including performance calibration and funding recommendations.
• Support executive and senior leadership remuneration, including pay design and approvals where applicable.

Performance & Pay for Performance

• Partner with HR and business leaders to strengthen pay-for-performance linkages and ensure reward outcomes are aligned with performance and values.
• Provide insights and analytics on reward outcomes, trends, and risk areas.

Compliance, Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations, and governance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Manage external vendors and consultants (e.g. compensation surveys, benefits providers).
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Tax, Legal, and Risk teams on rewards-related matters.

Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a high-performing total rewards team, building strong technical capability and business partnership.
• Drive continuous improvement, digitisation, and process efficiency within the total rewards function.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related discipline; advanced or professional qualifications (e.g. CCP, GRP) are an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in total rewards or compensation & benefits, with significant leadership exposure.
• Experience in financial services, investment, or large complex organisations preferred.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation, incentive design, and multi-jurisdictional rewards governance.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to engage credibly with senior leaders and Board-level stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of compensation structures, benefits design, and regulatory considerations.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused leadership style.
• High standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.