Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits (1 Year Contract)

Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits (1 Year Contract)

Join as Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits to drive competitive and compliant rewards programs, workforce planning, and HR analytics in a dynamic international logistics and maritime environment. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business teams to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Support the execution of annual salary reviews, bonus allocations, promotions, and market benchmarking to maintain competitive pay structures
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, insurance, leave, and wellness initiatives to ensure comprehensive coverage and employee satisfaction
• Conduct detailed compensation analyses to recommend salary positioning and maintain internal equity across roles
• Assist in job evaluation, job grading, and organizational structure reviews to align roles with business needs
• Ensure consistent implementation of compensation and benefits policies in compliance with company guidelines

HR Analytics & Workforce Planning

• Prepare and analyze HR metrics, manpower reports, compensation data, and workforce trends to inform strategic decisions
• Support annual headcount planning, budgeting, and personnel cost forecasting to optimize workforce costs
• Collaborate with Finance to deliver accurate manpower cost reporting and budget reviews
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data within HR information systems to support reliable reporting

HR Policies & Projects

• Support the rollout and communication of HR policies and guidelines to ensure organizational alignment
• Provide clear guidance to managers and employees on compensation, benefits, and HR-related queries to facilitate informed decision-making
• Participate in HR digitalization, process improvement, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery
• Contribute to HR projects focused on workforce planning, rewards, organizational effectiveness, and talent retention to support business growth

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant HR experience with exposure to Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Rewards, or HR Analytics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting tools for data analysis and reporting
• Experience supporting salary reviews, benefits administration, budgeting, and compensation analysis

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or similar systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Prior experience within shipping, maritime, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or other multinational operational environments