Rewards Analyst

ASIA PULP & PAPER COMPANY LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ASIA PULP & PAPER COMPANY LTD. seeks a Rewards Analyst to drive data-driven job evaluations, market benchmarking, and compensation analytics across global entities, with emphasis on China and expatriate mobility.

You will apply Mercer IPE methodology, model compensation structures, and prepare salary proposals for senior management while partnering with global recruitment and HR operations to ensure internal equity and competitive packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or related disciplines.
• 3–5 years HR experience in MNCs or matrix environments; 2–3 years in Compensation & Benefits.
• Mercer IPE methodology experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables).
• Fluent English and Mandarin; cross-cultural collaboration.
• Autonomy and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Mercer IPE framework to evaluate roles and ensure equity.
• Analyze data and prepare salary proposals for senior management.
• Partner with Global Recruitment to structure salary packages.
• Maintain benchmarks using Mercer surveys and external market data.
• Support mobility/expatriate cost calculations and rewards modeling.
• Draft offers and onboarding docs for executive hires.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Mercer IPE expertise

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

JOB PURPOSE & SUMMARY

The Rewards Analyst supports global compensation andbenefits (C&B) operations by driving data-driven job evaluations, marketbenchmarking, and compensation analytics. This role acts as a key technicalpartner for the global recruitment team and regional HR operations, utilizinganalytical frameworks like the Mercer International Position Evaluation (IPE)methodology to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness acrossinternational entities, with a strong emphasis on China and expatriate mobilityprograms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• MercerMethodology & Job Evaluation: Apply the Mercer IPE framework (Impact,Communication, Innovation, and Knowledge) to evaluate, grade, and level rolesaccurately across global entities, ensuring robust job hierarchy and equity.
• DataAnalysis & Salary Proposals: Gather, clean, aggregate, and modelcomplex C&B datasets. Prepare comprehensive, data-backed salary proposalsand package recommendations for senior management review and candidate offers.
• Recruitment& Offer Negotiation: Partner with the Global Recruitment Team toevaluate market position, clarify pay details with candidates, and structurecompetitive salary packages, particularly for senior management and expatriatehires in China and international locations.
• Benchmarking& Market Modeling: Maintain, update, and analyze compensationbenchmarks using Mercer salary surveys and external market intelligence tosupport annual salary reviews and keep corporate pay structures aligned withmarket trends.
• GlobalMobility & HR Operations: Support international staff movements andexpatriate assignments by performing cost-of-living calculations, allowances,and rewards modeling for senior talent across borders.
• Contracting& Onboarding Coordination: Draft offer proposals, employment contracts,and rewards documentation for executive/expatriate hires, coordinatingseamlessly with HR operations for smooth onboarding.
• RewardsProjects & Initiatives: Participate in or lead specialized compensationand benefits projects, including annual merit increase cycles, bonus payoutmodeling, equity/incentive tracking, and policy updates.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance,Statistics, Data Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Experience:Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HR experience in MNCs or matrix environments,with at least 2–3 years specializing in Compensation & Benefits andanalytical rewards roles.
• MercerMethodology Expertise: Demonstrated hands‑on experience and operationalfluency using the Mercer International Position Evaluation (IPE) methodologyfor job grading and compensation modeling.
• AdvancedExcel & Analytics: Exceptional MS Excel skills (vlookups, index/match,complex nested formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, array formulas) with highnumerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• ChinaMarket & Expat Knowledge: Working knowledge or direct experience withChina compensation policies, individual income tax frameworks, and rewardsstructures is highly valued.
• AnalyticalMindset: Strong capability to translate complex quantitative datasetresults into actionable management insights and clear compensation proposals.
• Communication& Stakeholder Management: Excellent command of spoken and writtenEnglish and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with cross‑cultural, matrixteams and international stakeholders.
• Autonomy& Execution: Proven ability to work with minimal supervision,prioritize effectively, and execute under tight, conflicting deadlines.