SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd Hiring! Full Time Compensation - Benefits (C-B) Manager in Pulau Pinang, Earn up to MYR 15,000 - Ricebowl

Job Summary

The Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager is responsible for developing and managing the organization's compensation, benefits, and payroll governance programmes to ensure competitive remuneration, internal equity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives. The role supports both manufacturing and corporate functions while driving effective reward strategies and labour cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compensation and benefits strategies aligned with business and workforce objectives.
• Manage salary structures, job grading, job evaluation, and market benchmarking to ensure fair and competitive remuneration.
• Lead annual compensation exercises, including salary reviews, promotions, bonuses, and incentive programmes.
• Oversee payroll governance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including shift allowances, overtime, attendance-related payments, and statutory deductions.
• Administer employee benefits programmes, including medical, insurance, retirement, leave, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment legislation, statutory requirements, and company policies related to compensation, payroll, and benefits.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations on manpower budgeting, labour cost analysis, and workforce planning.
• Monitor compensation trends and recommend improvements to reward programmes to support talent attraction and retention.
• Maintain job evaluation and grading frameworks across manufacturing, engineering, and corporate functions.
• Prepare compensation reports, HR analytics, and dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors, insurance providers, and other benefits partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalisation of compensation, benefits, and payroll processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Payroll, with at least 2 years in a managerial role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of compensation management, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, payroll governance, and benefits administration.
• Good understanding of Malaysian Employment Act, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, Income Tax (PCB), and other statutory requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, including shift-based workforce, overtime, allowances, and labour cost management.
• Proficient in HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bayan Lepas: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Experience:

• Compensation & Benefits: 5 years (Preferred)
• Human Resources (HR): 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person