Performance & Reward Manager – Variable Pay, Performance and Recognition

ABB Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Performance & Reward Leader to shape the future of compensation strategies within a diverse environment. In this hybrid role, you will lead initiatives including the design and governance of incentive plans, ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills with proven experience in variable pay plans. You will work with teams from over 40 countries, making a notable impact on global performance and reward strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and administering variable pay plans.
• Expertise in short term incentive plans.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and governance of incentive plans.
• Ensure alignment of plans with business goals.
• Oversee execution of incentive programs and annual performance cycles.
• Drive continuous improvement of incentive plan designs.
• Provide expert consultation to HR and business leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Survey data platforms

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to: Global Head of Performance & Rewards

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Performance & Reward in a global organization. You’ll work with diverse teams across 40+ countries, influence strategic decisions, and help build a modern, data-driven total rewards function from the ground up. This role reports to Robotics Head of Global Performance & Rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and governance of short-term incentive plans, performance and recognition plans.
• Ensure alignment of incentive plans, performance philosophy and recognition with business goals, HR strategy, and total rewards philosophy.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of the short-term incentives, annual performance cycle and recognition plans, partnering with local HR teams and HR Services for effective administration.
• Drive continuous improvement of the design and administration of the incentive plans. Benchmark and evolve incentive programs to reflect market best practices, changing workforce expectations and performance philosophies. Investigate opportunities for automation and simplification.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to HR and business leaders on matters related to the responsibility area.
• Own and lead base pay related communications, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide input to global performance and reward strategy.
• Act as the HRIS process owner for dedicated responsibility area.

Requirements

• Proven experience in designing and administering variable pay plans and in designing and implementing performance and recognition programs.
• Expertise in short term incentive plans.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse geographies.
• Experience with survey data platforms.
• Ability to work independently and drive strategic initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Flexibility to support other P&R activities as needed. Flexibility to support other P&R activities as needed, plus adaptability, interest in innovation, and good collaboration skills.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.