Rewards, Senior Manager

DFI RETAIL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Rewards Lead to develop and implement rewards policies and programs across their Singapore businesses. This strategic role ensures alignment of rewards strategy with business objectives, talent retention, and employee engagement. Candidates should have deep expertise in compensation and benefits, a proven track record in project management, and strong analytical skills to drive decision-making. The position offers a competitive environment aimed at top talent retention and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Reward or related practices.
• Experience leading complex rewards projects across multiple businesses.
• Union environment experience will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain competitive rewards policies.
• Design and oversee compensation programs tailored to the Singapore market.
• Monitor market trends and benchmarking data.
• Leverage data analytics for rewards program effectiveness.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Engage with vendors and industry networks.
• Communicate rewards policies effectively to team members.

Skills

Compensation and benefits expertise

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Rewards Lead to lead the development and implementation of rewards policies and programs for our Singapore businesses and participate in group rewards projects. This role will play a critical part in ensuring our rewards strategy aligns with business objectives, supports talent retention, and drives employee engagement across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in compensation and benefits, strong project management skills, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.

The Job

• Develop, implement, and maintain competitive and compliant rewards policies for the DFI Singapore businesses ensuring alignment with local regulations and market practices.
• Design and oversee compensation programs including salary structures, performance bonuses, sales incentives, and job levelling, tailored to the Singapore market.
• Monitor market trends and benchmarking data to ensure the rewards framework remains competitive and attractive to top talent.
• Leverage data analytics to assess the effectiveness of rewards programs and provide actionable insights to optimize outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all rewards-related matters, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Engage with external vendors, consultants, and industry networks to stay informed on best practices and innovative rewards solutions.
• Communicate rewards policies and programs effectively to team members, ensuring transparency, understanding and engagement.

The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Reward or related practices. Union environment experience will be a plus
• Experience leading complex rewards projects across multiple businesses.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive decision-making.
• Strong communication, influencing and collaboration skills
• Growth mindset with keen interest to drive improvements