Head of Compensation & Benefits, Asia & China Regions

Thales DIS (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to define and manage competitive compensation packages aligned with business goals. The role involves strategic oversight of compensation and benefits programs across Asia and China, requiring extensive experience in total rewards management and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional compensation & benefits experience.
• Experience in total rewards management including compensation and benefits.
• Proven track record in designing successful total rewards strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define a competitive total compensation and benefits package.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs for Asia and China regions.
• Monitor effectiveness of existing compensation practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Project Management

Education

Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Define a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package that fits and is aligned with the company’s strategy and business goals in the region.

• Manage the development, implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs for the Asia and China regions following Group policies.

• Design, develop and drive relevant HR policies, including partnering with Group HR on the improvement of current policies.

• Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation and benefits practices and recommend changes that are cost-effective, consistent with market trends and corporate objectives and compliant with local legislations.

• Support and coordinate the remuneration processes for the region in collaboration with the HRBPs and related stakeholders.

• Determine that prevailing pay rates and benefits are competitive to the market.

• Manage job grading and benchmark processes according to Group guidelines.

• Drive annual salary budget planning and salary review process ensuring regional alignment and a defensible budget.

• Lead or participate into HR projects whenever is required. E.g. M&A, carve out, integration, sales force ROI, etc.

• Represents the Asia and China regions in all matters relating to Compensation and Benefits and acts as the main liaison with the Group and Business Lines.

Ideal Requirements

• Degree with 8-10 years of professional compensation & benefits experience with both tactical and operational skills. Working experience with Workday will be advantageous.

• Experience in total rewards management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful total rewards strategies in a complex organisational environment with multiple business lines.

• Good understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to compensation and benefits.

• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Good interpersonal skills, able to work as a team and engage key stakeholders.

• Agility in being both tactical and hands-on operational, and embrace change with a keen eye towards value creation both to the Company and to employees.

• Project Management experience to lead on changes.