Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Christian Bassett is recruiting an Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits in Singapore, supporting the Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEAO) region for a leading luxury watch & jewellery company.

This role plays a pivotal part in driving both strategic and operational aspects of Compensation & Benefits (C&B), HR controls, payroll operations, and HR systems across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Lead and manage all C&B-related activities across SEAO markets.
• Coordinate annual group insurance renewals and liaise with brokers and insurers.
• Conduct compensation and benefits benchmarking and market surveys to ensure competitiveness.
• Design and implement commission and incentive schemes tailored to retail operations.
• Support the annual salary merit review process, including data analysis and recommendations.

HR Control & Budgeting:

• Manage the full HR budget cycle.
• Perform variance analysis of HR operating costs against budget forecasts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the HR budget system.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the SEAO region.
• Prepare and validate payroll variable reports, including new hires, resignations, and incentive payouts.
• Coordinate with the HR Shared Services Centre to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure payroll bank files are reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders.

HR System Implementation & Maintenance:

• Act as the project lead for HR system implementations and upgrades (e.g., Time & Attendance, HR Cost Control).
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure system functionality and user adoption.
• Provide training and support to HR and business users on system usage and enhancements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally in a retail or regional role.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and payroll systems.
• A proven track record in project management, especially in HR system implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Personal qualities that include integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric mindset.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.