Compensation Manager New

About the Role

Representing our esteemed client in the advanced manufacturing industry, they are looking to hire a Compensation & Benefits Manager who will lead the design, development and execution of the organisation's Total Rewards strategy to attract, retain and motivate top talent.

This role is responsible for driving compensation and benefits programmes, executive and long-term incentive (LTI) plans, salary benchmarking, rewards governance and strategic C&B initiatives that align with business objectives and market competitiveness.

The incumbent will serve as the subject matter expert on Total Rewards, partnering closely with senior leadership, HR Business Partners and external consultants to ensure the organisation maintains a competitive and equitable rewards framework.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Total Rewards professional to shape and elevate the organisation's rewards strategy. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to introduce fresh ideas, challenge conventional approaches and spearhead new Total Rewards initiatives that drive business impact. Backed by a highly supportive leadership team, this role offers the platform to influence strategic decisions, build reward programmes and leave a lasting legacy on the organisation's people agenda.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy

• Develop and implement the organisation's Total Rewards philosophy and strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Review and optimise compensation and benefits programmes to ensure market competitiveness, internal equity and cost effectiveness.

• Drive annual Total Rewards planning, including salary structures, merit review, bonus frameworks and promotion guidelines.

• Evaluate emerging market trends and recommend innovative reward solutions to enhance employee attraction and retention.

Compensation Management

• Lead annual compensation review exercises, including salary increment, variable bonus and promotion cycles.

• Design and maintain salary structures, job grading frameworks and compensation policies.

• Conduct internal pay equity analyses and recommend appropriate remuneration actions.

• Provide strategic compensation advice for new hires, promotions, transfers, retention and critical talent.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) & Executive Rewards

• Design, review and administer Long-Term Incentive (LTI) programmes, including share-based and equity incentive plans where applicable.

• Support executive remuneration reviews and governance processes.

• Partner with senior leadership and relevant committees on executive reward recommendations.

• Monitor market practices relating to executive compensation and incentive programmes.

Market Benchmarking & Job Evaluation

• Lead participation in compensation surveys (e.g. Mercer, WTW, Korn Ferry, Aon).

• Conduct market benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive positioning.

• Evaluate jobs using recognised job evaluation methodologies and maintain job architecture.

• Provide data-driven recommendations on pay positioning and organisational competitiveness.

Benefits Strategy

• Review and optimise employee benefits programmes, including insurance, wellness, leave and flexible benefits.

• Evaluate vendor performance and manage relationships with benefits providers and consultants.

• Drive benefits harmonisation and enhancement initiatives across the organisation where appropriate.

C&B Projects & Transformation

• Lead strategic Compensation & Benefits projects from conceptualisation through implementation.

• Drive harmonisation of reward policies following organisational changes, acquisitions or restructuring.

• Support HR digital transformation initiatives relating to Total Rewards systems and analytics.

• Improve C&B processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Advise business leaders on compensation decisions and Total Rewards matters.

• Manage relationships with external consultants, survey providers and benefits vendors.

• Support communication and change management initiatives relating to Total Rewards programmes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or related discipline.

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive Compensation & Benefits experience, with significant exposure to strategic Total Rewards.

• Proven experience designing and managing compensation frameworks, incentive programmes and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plans.

• Strong expertise in salary benchmarking, job evaluation and market pricing methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide C&B projects and transformation initiatives.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into business insights.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience partnering senior leadership.

• Strong knowledge of compensation governance, employment legislation and market practices.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HR analytics tools; experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors will be advantageous.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary and Bonus structure

• 5-day work week with 100% on-site work arrangement, office located in the East area. Highly accessible by public transport (no company transport provided).

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunity for growth — potential to lead the HR projects and gain exposure to working with HODs and senior stakeholders

• System used: SAP Successfactor

Interested applicants
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