Senior Specialist - Compensation & Benefits (C&B)

Job Summary:

To drive the people agenda in developing a competitive and fair total compensation and benefits (C&B) framework for the Organisation. To formulate and develop robust HR practices, policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Formulate C&B strategy and positioning for the Organisation, which includes constant revisions and enhancements to C&B offerings to meet the changing needs of the Organisation to support its growth and in alignment to statutory requirements.
• Roll out new and revised C&B initiatives. Work closely with Cluster/Service Heads, HR Service Partners and other stakeholders to ensure C&B initiatives are accurately operationalised on the ground.
• Lead HR projects on annual HR budget exercise, manpower projection, review of HRIS system, job evaluation and grading, sector salary benchmarking and periodic review of benefits providers like insurance brokers.
• Provide advice and guidance to Cluster/Service Heads, HR Service Partners and other stakeholders on budget and manpower planning, career pathways and performance management to maximize contribution and value add to the organization.
• Lead and drive the annual performance, salary and bonus reviews and processes. Engage and provide guidance to Cluster/Service Heads and HR Service Partners on annual performance management, review and setting of SMART Goals.
• Review and revise current HR practices, policies and processes to stay competitive within the sector.
• Oversee monthly payroll administration including advice to HR Service Partners on on-boarding and off-boarding payments and ad-hoc salary adjustments.
• Fulfill all statutory reporting requirements, including completion of surveys to government bodies and submission of manpower information for government fundings.
• Involve with adhoc HR projects and at times to take on the role of a HR Service Partner
• Perform HR due diligence for external and internal audits.

Essential Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 10 years professional compensation and benefits experience with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll.
• Strong in C&B with general knowledge of overall HR functions.
• Well-versed in local employment laws and regulations.
• Be proactive to review and recommend sound policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reward frameworks, principles and concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Advanced Excel skills and great PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Familiar with HRIS systems.
• Clear and concise writing skills required to formulate HR policies.