HR Specialist (Compensation & Benefits)

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Singapore is seeking a Compensation, Benefits & Performance specialist to develop and manage total rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in compensation management, strong HR knowledge, and the ability to drive a performance culture. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational goals while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation & benefits.
• Good understanding of HR practices and prior experience with job evaluation.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation frameworks and performance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage salary structures and reward programs aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee employee benefits programs ensuring competitiveness and cost efficiency.
• Manage performance management framework and tools with consistent application.

Skills

Compensation Management

Benefits Program Management

Performance Management

HR Practices Understanding

Analytical Skills

Vendor Management

Education

Degree in Business Administration, HRM or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Compensation, Benefits & Performance specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing total rewards strategies and performance management frameworks to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. This role ensures internal equity, external competitiveness and compliance while driving a high-performance culture aligned with organizational objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Compensation Management

• Design and manage salary structures, job grades and reward programs aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct benchmarking, salary surveys and internal equity reviews to maintain competitiveness.
• Oversee job evaluation, grading structures, and career frameworks to support workforce planning and mobility.
• Manage annual compensation review processes, including budgeting, merit increases, bonus cycles, and long-term incentive plans where applicable.
• Partner with Finance and senior leadership to forecast compensation costs and model different pay scenarios.
• Provide analytics and insights on compensation trends, pay-for-performance effectiveness, and cost optimization opportunities.

Benefits Management

• Oversee employee benefits programs (health, insurance, retirement, wellness, etc.) ensuring competitiveness and cost efficiency.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing relationship management with brokers and service providers.
• Regularly assess program effectiveness through utilization data, employee feedback, and ROI analysis.
• Drive communication campaigns to enhance employee awareness and engagement with benefits.

Performance Management

• Oversee management of performance management framework and tools.
• Partner with managers to ensure goal setting, performance reviews and feedback processes are consistently applied.
• Provide guidance and training to managers on performance management best practices.
• Continuously improve processes to foster a culture of accountability, development, and high performance.

Others

• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal governance standards.
• Maintain up-to-date compensation, benefits, and performance management policies.
• Participate actively in contributing to HSE development and improvements.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments/ projects that may arise.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, HRM or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in compensation & benefits.
• Good understanding of HR practices and prior experience with job evaluation, performance tools, and market survey platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and performance management systems.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, self-motivated.
• Meticulous and resourceful with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Manufacturing background and vendor management experience will be an added advantage.