Total Rewards Intern

SJ Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SJ Group in Singapore is seeking an undergraduate intern to support the Global Total Rewards function. You will assist in executing compensation and benefits programs that align with our global philosophy, while learning how local market nuances affect implementation and compliance.

You will collaborate with Regional Total Rewards Partners on global initiatives, support salary survey processes, and help maintain core playbooks and libraries for regional teams.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Finance, or related field.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential salary and benefits information with discretion.
• Able to gather information from various sources and summarize findings clearly.
• Interest in working in a global environment and understanding how work differs across regions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing compensation and benefits programs aligned with the Global Compensation Philosophy.
• Support end-to-end salary survey processes.
• Collaborate with Regional Total Rewards Partners on global projects or local program reviews.
• Assist in benefits renewal data gathering and claims history reports.
• Help maintain the Global Benefits Library and Compensation Playbooks for regional partners.
• Shadow regional HR leads to understand global policy adaptations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Summarization

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/Business/PSY/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This role provides a unique opportunity to support the Global Total Rewards strategy while gaining exposure to local market nuances. You will assist in the execution of compensation and benefits programs that align with our global philosophy, ensuring our packages remain competitive, compliant, and supportive of employee wellbeing.

Compensation & Global Initiative Support:

• Salary Survey Management: Assist in the end-to-end process of completing annual salary surveys
• Global Initiative Rollout: Work alongside Regional Total Rewards Partners to support the implementation of global projects or review of local programs or compensation structures
• Philosophical Alignment: Support the review of local pay practices to ensure they adhere to the Global Compensation Philosophy (e.g., pay-for-performance, market positioning).

Benefits Renewal & Wellness Support:

• Insurance Renewal Cycle: Support the team during the annual insurance renewal process by gathering headcount data and compiling claims history reports.
• Broker Coordination: Act as a liaison between external insurance brokers and Local People & Culture (HR) Partners to ensure smooth data exchange and plan design updates.
• Benefits Philosophy Review: Help audit local benefit offerings to ensure they align with the broader corporate benefits strategy and diversity/inclusion goals.
• Wellness Research: Conduct research on emerging wellness trends and mental health initiatives to propose enhancements to our current regional offerings.

Data & Project Coordination:

• Regional Collaboration: Shadow meetings with regional HR leads to understand how global policies are adapted for different cultural and economic environments.
• Reporting & Analytics: Consolidate benefits enrollment data and compensation metrics into standardized dashboards for regional leadership.
• Documentation: Help maintain the "Global Benefits Library" and "Compensation Playbooks" to ensure all regional partners have access to updated guidelines.

Ideal Candidate:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Finance, or a related field.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrates the maturity and discretion required to handle confidential employee salary and benefits information.
• Able to gather information from various sources and summarize findings clearly (useful for wellness research and labor law checks).
• Curiosity about working in a global environment and an interest in how "work" differs across various countries and regions.
• Strong attention to detail; someone who enjoys "checking things twice" to ensure accuracy.