HR Executive, C&B

POSITION SUMMARY

Looking for a sharp, hands-on HR professional who thrives under pressure and finds satisfaction in solving complex puzzles. We're looking for a HR Executive, C&B (SG & MY). This role offers a unique opportunity for an HR generalist looking to deepen their expertise in Compensation & Benefits (C&B) while supporting regional initiatives across Singapore and Malaysia. The role plays a key part in ensuring competitive, fair, and compliant reward practices, while providing exposure to strategic HR analytics and business partnering.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

• Support the planning and execution of the annual HR cycles, including budgeting, performance bonus, salary review, long-term incentive plans, and benefits harmonisation for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and business planning.

• Manage end-to-end C&B administration (excluding payroll processing), including:

• Acting as the Benefits, Leaves and Travel & Reimbursement Administrator, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and company policies.

• Providing guidance to employees on benefits-related matters.
• Coordinating annual insurance renewals, preparing competitive proposals, and organising staff briefings with insurance partners.
• Conducting salary benchmarking and market analysis to support internal equity and competitiveness.
• Participate in salary and labour market surveys and generate ad-hoc reports on employment trends (e.g., salary expectation forecasts for the upcoming year).
• Managing training registrations, grant submissions and claims.
• Ensuring compensation practices align with internal equity standards and local legislation.

Secondary

• Monitor and analyse market trends in benefits (medical, insurance, and flexible benefits) to propose forward-looking strategies.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on career progression frameworks and talent development initiatives.
• Partner with HRBPs to conduct pulse surveys and focus groups aimed at improving employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Any other duties as assigned by the head of department that is part of HR business partnering.

WORKING EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of HR experience, ideally in a generalist role with exposure to compensation cycle management (annual bonus, annual increment, budget exercises), HR operations, or analytics supporting different stakeholders in established companies with at least 500 headcounts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong command of PowerPoint, tech-savvy and resourceful especially when navigating HR systems.

• Sound understanding of Singapore employment laws and HR practices.

• Proficient in the English language, both verbal and written. The ability to speak a 2nd or 3rd language will be an advantage.

• HR experience in Malaysia will be a huge advantage.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Discipline and trustworthiness when handling confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the organization with a good business aptitude.
• Proven complex analytical skills.
• Driven and a self-starter who enjoys learning and working in a fast-paced environment to develop structure and procedures from scratch for greater efficiency. Not be overwhelmed by tight timelines or complexity.
• Resilient, curious, and ready to learn. Not be afraid of multiple systems.
• Strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, tech-savvy and resourceful especially when navigating HR systems.
• Organized and detail-oriented — you spot discrepancies before others do.
• Able to work independently, make sound decisions, and speak up when needed.
• A team player with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Be able to accept disagreement in ideas and at work and mature to know it's all about work.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Exposure to regional HR operations (Singapore & Malaysia).
• opportunity to specialise in C&B while retaining visibility across broader HR functions.
• Hands-on involvement in HR analytics, policy implementation, and cross-border coordination.