Regional Compensation Benefits Manager

Regional Compensation & Benefits Manager

Join a leading global luxury retail brand and play a pivotal role in shaping the Compensation & Benefits (C&B) and HR Operations strategies across the Asia Pacific region. This role is responsible for driving excellence in compensation programs, ensuring compliance with market regulations, and enhancing employee experience through best-in-class HR operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

• Lead and manage C&B initiatives across APAC, including annual budgeting, salary benchmarking, bonus and increment cycles, and variable pay programs.
• Review and enhance the retail incentive/commission schemes to ensure alignment with business goals and market competitiveness.
• Partner with local HR Business Partners to manage annual compensation cycles and ensure timely validation with Group and HQ stakeholders.
• Design and validate salary offers and expatriate packages within organizational parameters.

Data & Budget Management

• Prepare and analyze budgets and forecasts in collaboration with market HR, regional C&B, and Business Planning & Control (BPC) teams.
• Manage and interpret data from internal and external compensation surveys to provide actionable insights and market recommendations.

Benefits Administration & Payroll

• Oversee benefit programs including insurance, staff discounts, and employee privileges across the region.
• Lead the payroll process through external vendors, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations including taxation and government funds.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for HR-related audits and reporting.

HR Operations & Governance

• Ensure HR policies, SOPs, and employee handbooks remain current and compliant with local labor regulations across the region.
• Lead HRIS governance and system maintenance to ensure data integrity, efficiency, and consistency.
• Manage and review regular HR reports for submission to APAC and Global HQ.

Process Optimization & Legal Compliance

• Continuously review and enhance C&B and HR operational processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead foreign workforce matters including work visa applications, mobility support, and relocation arrangements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for Group and HQ C&B initiatives and support regional implementation of global projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align HR operations with strategic business priorities.

Qualifications & Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in C&B and HR Operations, preferably within the luxury retail or consumer goods sector.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in HR systems and Excel; familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors or similar HRIS is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, labor regulations, and payroll operations across key APAC markets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and a passion for driving HR excellence.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770