Assistant Manager, Global Compensation & Benefits / Country HR

Job Level: Assistant Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager, Global Compensation & Benefits / Singapore HR is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and administration of compensation and benefits frameworks across the Group's international operations, while concurrently managing Singapore HR operations.

The role serves as a key coordination point between Global HR, Country HR teams, Finance and business stakeholders to ensure consistent HR practices, accurate compensation administration, regulatory compliance and effective implementation of Group HR policies.

The position requires professional knowledge of compensation and benefits, HR operations, workforce cost management and cross-border HR coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Compensation & Benefits (Primary Responsibility – 60%)

• Support the Global C&B function in developing and implementing Group-wide compensation and benefits policies, structures and practices.
• Assist in reviewing salary structures, job grades, compensation benchmarks and internal pay equity across different countries.
• Coordinate annual salary reviews, compensation adjustments, bonus exercises and other remuneration-related activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of job architecture, position grading and compensation frameworks.
• Consolidate and analyse payroll, employee compensation, benefits and workforce cost data across countries.
• Coordinate with Country HR and Finance teams to improve payroll governance, data accuracy and compensation reporting.
• Assist in reviewing employee benefits, allowances, expatriate and Local-Plus compensation arrangements.
• Prepare compensation analyses, management reports and recommendations to support workforce planning and HR decision-making.
• Support the implementation of global C&B initiatives, HRIS enhancements and process standardisation.

2. Singapore Country HR Operations (Secondary Responsibility – 30%)

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations for the Singapore office, ensuring compliance with Singapore employment regulations and internal HR policies.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employment documentation, employee movements and offboarding.
• Coordinate Singapore payroll inputs, statutory contributions, employee benefits and leave administration with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide HR advisory support to local managers and employees on HR policies, employment matters and operational procedures.
• Support recruitment coordination, manpower planning and employee relations matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR reporting, compliance reviews and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and other departments on HR-related operational matters.

3. HR Governance, Projects &Process Improvement (10%)

• Support the standardisation of HR policies, compensation practices and reporting processes across the Group.
• Participate in HRIS implementation, HR data management and process improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain HR procedures, reporting templates and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data quality and consistency across HR functions.
• Assist the Global CHRO in special HR projects and management reporting.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• Relevant professional experience in HR operations, compensation and benefits, payroll coordination or HR-related financial analysis.
• Exposure to regional or multinational HR operations is advantageous.
• Experience handling HR data analysis, compensation reporting and cross-functional coordination.
• Working knowledge of Singapore employment practices and statutory requirements, or the ability to acquire the necessary local knowledge.
• Familiarity with HRIS, Microsoft Excel and HR reporting tools.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Understanding of compensation structures, payroll processes and HR governance.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across different countries.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality and professional judgement.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple HR responsibilities and projects independently.

Key PerformanceExpectations

• Timely and accurate global compensation and benefits reporting.
• Effective coordination of compensation reviews and payroll-related governance.
• Compliance and operational efficiency in Singapore HR administration.
• Improved consistency of HR policies, compensation data and reporting across countries.
• Successful delivery of assigned Global HR and C&B projects.