Compensation and Benefits Specialist

• Management of compensation and benefits programs.
• Lead the review, design and development of comprehensive compensation and rewards packages that align with business objectives and strategies.
• Ensures that payroll runs on a regular and definitive pay cycle.
• Ensures that the company is compliant with government-mandated benefits and taxes.
• Ensures that employees can access and avail of benefits available to them, whether company-initiated or government-mandated.
• Establish and maintain compensation and rewards guidelines that reflect organizational culture and values.
• Oversee the creation and analysis of job descriptions, evaluations, and classifications.
• Conduct salary and labor market research to set competitive benchmarks and adjust compensation and rewards structures accordingly.
• Lead efforts to assess various employee needs through organizational surveys and feedback mechanisms.
• Ensure compensation practices adhere to legal requirements and integrate best practices in the field.
• Support annual processes such as salary reviews, bonus planning, and benefits review and administration.

• Maintain active relationships with external vendors (e.g., WTW) and peer companies to stay updated on market trends and best practices.
• Participate in industry surveys and analyze results to inform internal strategies.
• Conduct internal benchmarking and job evaluations to ensure consistency and equity across the group.

• Manage the budget for Total Rewards, including salaries and benefits budget ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or other relevant Management or Social Science disciplines; Total Rewards Certification is a plus
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience; excellent industry awareness and understanding of total rewards management
• Knowledge of job analysis, job evaluation, grade recommendations, and reward management tools and techniques
• Ability to analyze and develop innovative and business-focused solutions that take account of the employee’s needs
• Ability to develop structured processes, policies and procedures that support goal achievement
• Has a good working knowledge in HRIS, especially for timekeeping and payroll
• Familiarity with survey platforms (e.g., WTW Compensation) is an advantage.

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