Sime Darby Property Hiring! Full Time Head, Rewards and Performance Management in Selangor - Ricebowl

JOB PURPOSE

The Head, Rewards and Performance Management is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide strategies that drive organisational performance, employee value proposition, and workforce productivity. This role leads the design and governance of the Group's total rewards framework, performance management system, and general procurement operations. The incumbent will partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure people and procurement strategies support business growth, organisational transformation, and long-term sustainability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. Rewards & Compensation

• Develop and implement a Group-wide Total Rewards Strategy aligned with business and people priorities.
• Drive competitive and equitable remuneration frameworks across Malaysia and international operations.
• Lead the annual compensation review, bonus allocation, salary planning, and promotion exercise.
• Oversee the design and governance of:
• Salary structures
• Benefits programs
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) schemes
• Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP)
• Executive compensation frameworks
• Salary incentive programs
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Provide remuneration insights and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant Board Committees.
• Lead remuneration benchmarking exercises and external market studies.
• Monitor emerging trends and best practices in rewards management and employee wellbeing.

B. Performance Management

• Design and oversee the Group Performance Management Framework.
• Ensure alignment between corporate objectives, business unit KPIs and individual performance goals.
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the annual performance cycle, including:
• Goal setting
• Mid-year reviews
• Year-end assessment
• Calibration exercises
• Establish governance and standards to ensure performance evaluations are objective, fair and data driven.
• Analyse performance trends and provide strategic recommendations to improve organisational effectiveness and workforce productivity.
• Integrate performance outcomes into succession planning, talent development and rewards decisions.

C. General Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimise cost, quality, service and risk management.
• Ensure procurement activities support operational efficiency and business priorities.
• Establish and maintain procurement policies, controls and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance requirements and internal controls.
• Lead procurement audits and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Oversee strategic sourcing activities and contract negotiations.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and monitor supplier performance.
• Drive value creation through category management and procurement transformation initiatives.

EDUCATION

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Master's Degree or professional certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years of experience in rewards, performance management, workforce analytics or related HR leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Experience overseeing procurement governance and strategic sourcing activities.
• Strong exposure to Board and senior executive stakeholder management.

CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS/CAPABILITIES

• Total Rewards Management
• Performance Management
• Job Evaluation
• Market Benchmarking
• Commercial & Financial Acumen
• Procurement Governance
• Strategic Sourcing
• Change Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement & Management