Specialist HR Reward | Manila

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead HR Reward, this position is responsible for providing technical remuneration and benefits support to stakeholders within Global Functions or Operations, in collaboration with onshore Reward Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The role involves leading and executing operational reward activities, including both cyclical and business-as-usual tasks that fall within the scope of Reward Operations (RO). Additionally, it includes other ad hoc Reward activities that are essential for supporting the business overall, with responsibilities that may vary depending on the specific pillar or asset assignment, including policies and processes review.

This role will be responsible for: 

• Lead the execution of the end-to-end market data analysis for midpoint recommendations, budget assumptions activity, Gender Pay Equity Review activity, and Indigenous Pay.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address process gaps, changing business landscape within the clearly define remit, act as a channel to our local reward subject matter experts (SME) on challenging or complex reward topics and partner with stakeholders to arrive at a resolution.
• Execute advanced reporting analysis and governance for internal and external remuneration reporting requirements.
• Project manage assigned large-scale Reward initiatives independently, and in partnership with various stakeholders. Driving the accomplishments of target milestones in full, and within agreed terms and timelines.
• Participate in cyclical and adhoc projects, including but not limited to ARR (Annual Reward Review), Labor Budget Assumption (LBA), Market Data Submission and Analysis (MDA). 
• Champion a continuous improvement culture in RO and propose initiatives to RO policies and process, consistent with existing regulations, issuances, and market trends. Working with the RO and HR teams for the successful implementation of CI endeavors.
• Keep abreast of industry-related developments and best practices and recommend possible adaptations applicable to Reward Operations, and broader HR if applicable.
• Champion the values of the Organization by demonstrating the same in the workplace, exuding professionalism and respect, and ensuring compliance to Company policies.

About You

• Degree or equivalent education in a relevant field or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least five (5) years of progressive experience and understanding of incentive plans, bonus pooling, and relevant reward and remuneration processes, with a minimum of one (1) year in a project management lead capacity overseeing full-cycle reward execution projects or similar activities
• Excellent understanding of HR practices and compensation/remuneration cycle management.
• High attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple and parallel activities, and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and explain complex issues.
• Strong stakeholder management as an individual contributor. Must have the ability to effectively work with employees across all levels of the organization, positively influence and engage individuals and teams to work and meet project and other reward operation objectives.  
• Critical thinking and to act quickly to resolve issue and risk.
• Being flexible and adaptable and find new ways of solving challenges.
• Understanding of relevant functional processes.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in use of the Microsoft Office suite (especially Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint).
• SuccessFactors and SAP system knowledge is a plus.

Location: This is a Monday-Friday position based in Manila