Head of Compensation Benefits

We are pleased to be engaged exclusively on a Head of Compensation & Benefits (C&B) search (circa. $220k annual base excluding bonuses) with a Manufacturing giant. Reporting to the Chief People Officer directly, the incoming will be responsible for designing performance management strategy and total rewards philosophy to attract and retain talent. This is a newly-created role which provides the canvas for driving change and transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies that align with the company's business objectives and talent management goals
• Engage and front the Remuneration Committee on all related matters (e.g. setting executive packages, developing policies, ensuring compliance)
• Liaise and partner the relevant unions on collective agreements and associated implications on Rewards frameworks
• Uplift the overall C&B capability of the organisation and enhance extent frameworks/processes, including subsidiaries, joint ventures etc.
• Design and implement salary structures, bonus schemes, and other compensation programs to drive performance and retention
• Conduct market research and analysis to ensure our compensation and benefits packages are competitive and aligned with industry standards
• Develop and manage benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits
• Advise business leads and collaborate with HR teams to ensure seamless integration of compensation and benefits programs with other HR initiatives
• Analyze and report on compensation and benefits metrics to inform business decisions
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits in Singapore

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in compensation and benefits, with previous consulting background
• Prior experience partnering blue-collar and similar/relevant technician demographic groups will be beneficial
• Appetite and ability to drive C&B projects relating to merger, acquisitions, joint ventures and other forms of change activities
• Strong eye for connecting C&B/HR strategies with broader organisational/business requirements
• Knowledge of Singapore's and international labor laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs