Human Resources

Job Description

The Assistant Manager (Compensation and Benefits) supports the development, review and implementation of Compensation, Benefits and Performance Management policies, procedures and programmes.

• Plan, formulate and review Compensation and Benefits programmes and policies
• Drive annual compensation exercises such as salary reviews and performance bonus payment
• Establish new or review existing compensation and benefits policies to ensure statutory compliance and in alignment with the University’s strategy
• Conduct competitive benchmarking-&-analysis of compensation practices to determine University’s competitive position and recommend course of actions
• Participate in salary surveys
• Prepare materials to communicate effectively to Managers, staff and HR partners on new or revised HR policies, procedures and programmes.
• Provide advice to managers, staff and HR Business partners on compensation and benefits, and performance management related queries
• Oversee and monitor performance of vendors and third-party administrators such as insurance brokers

Job Requirements

Academic Education and Experience 

• Degree qualification, major in Economics/Statistics preferred
• At least 7 years of HR experience in the area of compensation and benefits
• Ability to analyse business requirements and possess general understanding of HR and integrate knowledge into HR policies, procedures and programmes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical skills
• Good planning, organisational and decision making skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous with an eye for numbers & details
• Able to meet timelines and adapt to changing conditions
• Adept in handling detailed work with quality outcome
• Able to maintain confidentiality in handling of employee data
• Able to work independently and as a team player