Senior/ Total Rewards Manager

Description

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for developing and executing total rewards strategies—covering compensation, benefits, and recognition—that attract, retain, and motivate talent while supporting the company’s business objectives. The role focuses on strategic program design, governance, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.

• Design, implement, and oversee employee recognition programs that reinforce the organization’s values, culture, and performance goals.
• Act as the subject matter expert on compensation and benefits for the organization.
• Develop frameworks for both monetary recognition (spot bonuses, gift vouchers, performance awards) and non-monetary recognition (public acknowledgment, service awards, peer-to-peer recognition platforms).
• Monitor benefits utilization and assess program effectiveness.
• Negotiate with vendors (e.g. insurance providers, brokers, wellness providers) in accordance with the organisation’s procurement policies and procedures to optimize offerings and costs.
• Continuously improve recognition practices by aligning them with evolving workforce expectations, digital platforms, and generational preferences.
• Provide guidance and education to managers and employees on pay philosophy and benefits offerings.
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations on pay competitiveness, workforce costs, and total rewards effectiveness.
• Establish and communicate C&B policies, guidelines, and governance processes.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay bands, and performance-linked incentive schemes.
• Conduct regular job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and market competitiveness analyses.
• Ensure the company’s total rewards package remains competitive and aligned with business strategy, employee value proposition, and market practices.
• Partner with Finance and senior leadership to manage the total compensation budget and conduct cost-effectiveness reviews.
• Partner with business leaders to integrate recognition into daily management practices and employee engagement initiatives.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for HR leadership, senior management and the Board.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Review, implement, and manage employee benefits programs to enhance employee well-being and engagement.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and line leaders on compensation decisions, offers, and workforce planning.
• Lead the annual salary review and bonus cycle, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with budgets.
• Lead the design and management of total compensation programs including base pay, variable pay (bonus, incentives, sales commission), benefits, and recognition programs.
• Measure the effectiveness of recognition programs through employee feedback, participation rates, and retention data.

Requirements

• Familiarity with local labor laws and regulatory compliance in compensation and benefits.
• Experience in HR systems (HRIS, payroll, analytics tools) and data reporting.
• Proficiency in HRIS, Excel (advanced level), and data analytics tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI).
• Good understanding of employee benefits programs and vendor management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record in managing compensation structures, incentive schemes, and benefits administration.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strategic thinking with a strong business and financial acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Proficient in conducting compensation analysis and HR analytics.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• 7–10 years (for Senior role) of relevant experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial capacity or leadership role. Demonstrated experience managing total compensation frameworks and budgets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design methodologies, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and market surveys.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

Total Compensation Management

Recognition Program Management

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance