Akribis Systems – Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief HR Officer (CHRO), we are looking for a group compensation and benefits specialist to plan and oversee our company's compensation and benefits programs. You will be responsible for reviewing and modifying existing programs, ensuring these comply with current legislation, supporting the recruitment process, and managing day-to-day compensation and benefits-related activities in Singapore. You will also be working closely with the team in China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Israel, US and Germany and serve as a subject expert to the countries.

To be successful as a group compensation and benefits specialist, you should be able to develop competitive and cost-efficient programs that will assist with employee retention and attract top talent that is align to the company strategy. A good candidate should have extensive experience leading compensation and benefits programs, along with excellent decision-making skills and ability to .

Your scope will include the following but not limited to:

• Evaluating and reviewing the existing group compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures with a focus in Singapore and ensure that these are aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Designing, developing and implementing new compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring all programs, policies, and procedures comply with current legislation.
• Participate in benefit benchmarking exercise and analysis of market trends. Managing relations with external survey vendors.
• Managing the full cycle of performance appraisal process, annual and bonus review of the company.
• Supporting the HR team with recruitment and talent management activities.
• Developing profit-sharing, incentive, employee wellness, and performance management programs.
• Preparing budgets, reports, and presentations.
• Support change management processes

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 6-8 years of experience as a compensation and benefits specialist.
• Extensive knowledge of benefits and compensation programs, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation. Experience managing executive benefits and compensation program is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (excel).
• Experience managing benefits and compensation in a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong people and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy is crucial.
• Self-motivated and resilience, able to work under own autonomy and fast-paced setup.

Other Information

Skill Requirements

• Required Knowledge: Key Employment-related/Labour laws and regulations.
• Required Skill(s): Microsoft Office Suites and outstanding knowledge in major leading survey consultants, i.e., Mercer, WTW & etc
• Ability to manage a wide range of comp structure, from junior to senior comp and benefits.
• Ability to manage different stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Organized and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time and project management skills and has the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to interface professionally and responsively, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.