Regional Compensation & Benefits Director - APAC

TEA EXPLORER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the region is seeking an experienced APAC Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Director. The successful candidate will design and implement C&B programs across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring compliance with local laws and competitiveness in the market. Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree, strong experience in C&B, and proficiency in HRIS systems. This role collaborates closely with HR and business leaders and is vital for attracting top talent in the region.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of C&B experience, with 5+ years in a regional APAC role.
• Strong knowledge of APAC labor laws, tax regulations, and market practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement competitive compensation and benefits strategies for the APAC region.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitiveness.
• Design and manage employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to design performance-based incentive programs.
• Analyze C&B data to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead regional C&B projects, such as pay equity analysis and benefits harmonization.

Skills

Management Skills

Sustainability

Operational Excellence

Talent Acquisition

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Project Management

Employee Benefits

Incentive Programs

Accountability

HRIS

Regulatory Requirements

Benchmarking

Stakeholder Management

Benchmarking

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP)

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced APAC Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Director to design, implement, and manage C&B programs across the Asia‑Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of regional market practices, regulatory requirements, and a track record of delivering effective C&B solutions to attract and retain top talent. This role will collaborate with HR, business leaders, and global teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with local laws.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement competitive compensation and benefits strategies for the APAC region.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitiveness.
• Design and manage employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to design performance‑based incentive programs.
• Analyze C&B data to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on C&B matters.
• Lead regional C&B projects, such as pay equity analysis and benefits harmonization.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP) a plus.
• 8-10 years of C&B experience, with 5+ years in a regional APAC role.
• Strong knowledge of APAC labor laws, tax regulations, and market practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Experience in M&A and C&B integration.
• Knowledge of equity‑based compensation and executive rewards.

Key Skills

• Management Skills
• Sustainability
• Operational Excellence
• Talent Acquisition
• Analytical Skills
• Tax
• Rollout
• Advanced Excel
• Project Management
• Employee Benefits
• Incentive Programs
• Accountability
• HRIS
• Regulatory Requirements
• Benchmarking
• Stakeholder Management