Head, Group Total Rewards & Performance

eFinancialCareers Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Partnership is partnering with a well-established Asia-headquartered organisation seeking a senior Total Rewards leader to shape and run the group’s rewards and performance agenda from our Singapore base. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery across compensation, performance management, executive remuneration and governance.

You will lead global market benchmarking, advise senior management, and drive digitisation of rewards processes while ensuring governance and

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of strong Total Rewards experience across compensation, performance management, incentive design and rewards policy development.
• Strong knowledge of regional and global remuneration practices and benchmarking methodologies.
• Experience developing executive remuneration recommendations and partnering with Board-level stakeholders.
• Proven track record designing group-wide rewards and performance frameworks in multinational organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, governance and implementation of group-wide compensation and performance programmes.
• Oversee group-wide performance management, calibration and reviews.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay bands and remuneration guidelines.
• Lead market benchmarking and remuneration analysis to stay competitive.
• Advise senior management on compensation, benefits and international mobility.
• Partner with leadership on executive remuneration and governance.
• Drive digitalisation of rewards and performance processes for efficiency.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation design

Performance management

Executive remuneration

Governance

Job description

Our client is a well-established Asian-headquartered organisation with a strong global footprint. As part of the continued development of its global HR organisation, the company is seeking an experienced Total Rewards leader to shape and drive the Group’s rewards and performance agenda.This is a strategic and hands-on role with broad Group-level responsibility across compensation, performance management, incentive programmes, executive remuneration, job architecture and rewards governance. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and HR Business Partners across multiple markets, providing expert advice while ensuring consistency, competitiveness and strong governance across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:Some of the key responsibilities will include:Lead the design, governance and implementation of Group-wide compensation, performance management, incentive programmes, executive remuneration, job architecture and related HR policies.Oversee Group-wide performance management, including appraisal, calibration and review processes, ensuring consistency and alignment with business objectives.Develop and maintain Group-wide compensation frameworks, salary structures, pay bands and remuneration guidelines.Lead global market benchmarking and remuneration analysis, leveraging external market data to ensure the organisation remains competitive and aligned with its overall rewards philosophy.Serve as a trusted rewards advisor to senior management and HR Business Partners, providing specialist guidance on compensation, benefits, international mobility, performance and other rewards-related matters.Partner with senior leadership on executive remuneration and provide data-driven recommendations to support remuneration decisions and governance.Drive the continuous enhancement and digitalisation of rewards and performance processes, improving operational efficiency, governance and the overall employee experience.To be eligible for this role you will require:At least 15 years of strong Total Rewards experience, with deep expertise across compensation, performance management, incentive design and rewards policy development.Strong knowledge of regional and global remuneration practices, market trends and benchmarking methodologies across multiple countries.Proven experience developing senior executive remuneration recommendations and partnering with Board-level and senior leadership stakeholders.Demonstrated track record in designing and implementing Group-wide rewards and performance frameworks within a complex, diversified or multinational organisation.Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.A combination of strategic perspective and hands-on execution, with the ability to translate rewards strategy into practical and sustainable solutions.Please contact Carol Poh by emailing your cv directly in word format with job - reference no. JOB-16881 to [e-mail] note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed using secure recruitment technologies, including AI-assisted tools, for recruitment, assessment, interview documentation, candidate representation, and related business purposes. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.EA License Number: 16S8131Recruiter License Number: R1102375