Assistant Manager, Performance & Rewards Job

Business Unit: Corporate Functions

Company: UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd

Job Requisition ID: 1640

The Person

• Degree qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1 – 8 years of working experience in Human Resources with exposure to performance and rewards initiatives.
• Proven experience in successfully driving compensation and benefits initiatives.

The Job

Performance Management

• Support the execution of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
• Collaborate with the respective stakeholder to provide guidance on performance evaluation criteria and best practices.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement and prepare reports for management review.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training programs that promote a high-performance culture.

Rewards Management

• Assist in the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market standards.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to evaluate the competitiveness of compensation packages.
• Support the annual salary review and bonus processes, including data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR teams to communicate rewards programs and ensure employees understand their entitlements.
• Support the administration of flexible benefits and other compensation-related services, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
• Assist to obtain market-based pay benchmarking, gathering data and assisting in the analysis to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide assistance and support to UMW Division teams and stakeholders on Performance and Rewards matters, as guided by management.
• Assist in implementing related policies, procedures, and systems within the Performance & Rewards function, ensuring alignment with UMW Division and SDB guidelines.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of Performance and Rewards-related initiatives, such as KPI creation workshops and assisting in managing challenging conversations.
• Contribute to the preparation of Performance and Rewards reports and analysis on a monthly, quarterly, or ad-hoc basis, ensuring accuracy and providing data for strategic decision-making.
• Assist in managing the Performance & Rewards team’s budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, ensuring expenditures remain within the approved annual budget.

Leadership & People Development

• Foster self-leadership by taking ownership of personal development, setting goals, and consistently seeking opportunities for growth.