Regional Compensation Benefits Manager

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global luxury retail brand as a Regional Compensation & Benefits Manager, where you'll shape C&B strategies and HR operations across the Asia Pacific region. This pivotal role involves driving excellence in compensation programs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee experience through best practices. You'll lead initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to align HR operations with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in C&B and HR Operations.
• Experience in luxury retail or consumer goods sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&B initiatives across APAC, including budgeting and salary benchmarking.
• Manage payroll processes ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Enhance HR operational processes for efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Regional Compensation & Benefits Manager

Join a leading global luxury retail brand and play a pivotal role in shaping the Compensation & Benefits (C&B) and HR Operations strategies across the Asia Pacific region. This role is responsible for driving excellence in compensation programs, ensuring compliance with market regulations, and enhancing employee experience through best-in-class HR operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

• Lead and manage C&B initiatives across APAC, including annual budgeting, salary benchmarking, bonus and increment cycles, and variable pay programs.
• Review and enhance the retail incentive/commission schemes to ensure alignment with business goals and market competitiveness.
• Partner with local HR Business Partners to manage annual compensation cycles and ensure timely validation with Group and HQ stakeholders.
• Design and validate salary offers and expatriate packages within organizational parameters.

Data & Budget Management

• Prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts in collaboration with market HR, regional C&B, and Business Planning & Control (BPC) teams.
• Manage and interpret data from internal and external compensation surveys to provide actionable insights and market recommendations.

Benefits Administration & Payroll

• Oversee benefit programs including insurance, staff discounts, and employee privileges across the region.
• Lead the payroll process through external vendors, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations including taxation and government funds.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for HR-related audits and reporting.

HR Operations & Governance

• Ensure HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks remain current and compliant with local labor regulations across the region.
• Lead HRIS governance and system maintenance to ensure data integrity, efficiency, and consistency.
• Manage and review regular HR reports for submission to APAC and Global HQ.

Process Optimization & Legal Compliance

• Continuously review and enhance C&B and HR operational processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead foreign workforce matters including work visa applications, mobility support, and relocation arrangements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for Group and HQ C&B initiatives and support regional implementation of global projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align HR operations with strategic business priorities.

Qualifications & Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in C&B and HR Operations, preferably within the luxury retail or consumer goods sector.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in HR systems and Excel; familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors or similar HRIS is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, labor regulations, and payroll operations across key APAC markets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and a passion for driving HR excellence.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770