Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities :

• Design and implement competitive compensation structures, including salary frameworks, benchmarking, and performance-based incentive programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-provided perks, ensuring optimal value and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct job evaluations and participate in salary surveys to ensure equitable, fair, and market-aligned compensation practices across the organization.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal company policies related to compensation and benefits.
• Provide expert support on payroll matters, including salary adjustments, annual merit increases, bonuses, and performance-linked compensation.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to assess effectiveness, manage costs, and enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and compensation, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to align compensation and benefits strategies with broader business goals and talent management objectives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market practices, and regulatory updates to continuously improve programs and maintain competitiveness.
  
  
  Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Supervisor, with a minimum of 10 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in HR practices, including the full compensation cycle management (e.g., salary reviews, bonus planning, and incentive structures).
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with job evaluation and job analysis methodologies.
• Prior exposure to organizational psychology and conducting or interpreting labour market surveys.
• Strong knowledge of current labour laws and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance in all compensation and benefits practices.
• Familiarity with a wide range of incentive schemes and employee benefits, including both monetary and non-monetary programs.
• Extensive experience working with HRIS systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written); fluency preferred.