We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Senior Manager, Total Rewards & Performance to lead the development and execution of reward, performance, and recognition strategies across the APAC region.
This role will serve as the regional subject matter expert for Total Rewards, partnering with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and performance-driven reward practices across multiple markets. The incumbent will drive compensation governance, benefits optimisation, performance frameworks, and talent-focused reward strategies that support business growth and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Total Rewards Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement regional Total Rewards strategies aligned with business and talent priorities.
- Lead compensation governance covering job architecture, grading structures, pay philosophies, and market competitiveness.
- Drive annual reward cycles including salary reviews, incentive programmes, and compensation planning.
- Provide strategic advisory support to HR leaders and business stakeholders on reward decisions.
Talent Rewards & Retention
- Design differentiated reward strategies for key talent, critical roles, and leadership pipelines.
- Develop retention and recognition programmes to strengthen employee engagement and succession readiness.
- Ensure consistency and fairness in reward practices across regional and cross-border roles.
Benefits Strategy & Optimisation
- Establish regional benefits principles and frameworks.
- Evaluate benefits competitiveness, utilisation trends, and cost effectiveness.
- Recommend enhancements that strengthen employee value proposition while balancing cost sustainability.
Performance & Recognition
- Drive performance management and recognition frameworks across the region.
- Strengthen pay-for-performance principles and reward differentiation.
- Foster a high-performance culture through effective reward and recognition practices.
Analytics & Advisory
- Utilise market data, workforce insights, and reward analytics to influence business decisions.
- Lead benchmarking, cost modelling, and reward reporting across APAC.
- Support organisational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives from a rewards perspective.
Requirements
- Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
- 10 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, including regional responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of job evaluation, market benchmarking and reward frameworks (Mercer, WTW, Hay or equivalent).
- Experience operating across multiple APAC markets within a multinational environment.
- Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and HR systems proficiency.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Pay: From RM10,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shah Alam: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Current salary?
- Expected salary?
- What is your notice period?
Experience:
- compensation & benefits : 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person