HR Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team, focusing on expatriate management, mobility, compensation and strategic collaboration with key stakeholders within Singapore, Malaysia & India region.

Job Responsibilities

1. Expatriate Management

• Design, implement, and manage competitive expatriate compensation packages, including relocation allowances, housing, tax equalization, and international benefits
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations, and immigration requirements for expatriates
• Provide end-to-end support for expatriates, addressing assignment-related queries, cost-of-living adjustments, and repatriation processes

• Conduct benchmarking analysis to align expatriate policies with industry standards and business needs together with HQ

• Mobility Management

• Oversee the end-to-end global mobility process, including international transfers, visa/work permit coordination, and relocation logistics

• Partner with external vendors (relocation agencies, immigration advisors) to ensure seamless employee transitions
• Monitor mobility program costs, identify efficiencies, and recommend process improvements

• Develop communication materials to guide employees and managers through mobility procedures

• Compensation

• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive compensation structures with 3rd party consultancy (e.g., Mercer, Towers Watsons)

• Participate in market trend and spot surveys
• Analyze, develop and alignment to market data and internal equity to maintain equitable and competitive compensation practices
• Manage the annual review process for salary adjustments, bonuses, and incentives

• Partner with HQ on projects to align with company policies and compliance with statutory regulations

• Collaboration with Government

• Collaboration with the Government agencies

• Stay updated on Government policies and leverage programs to optimize workforce mobility and talent attraction strategies

• Manpower Planning and Budget Management

• Administer and facilitate the annual manpower planning and budgeting process across business units and HQ

• Monitor and manage the HR budget

• Management Reports

• Generate accurate and insightful reports on Overtime hours and C&B metrics

• Analyze data to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures for management

• Maintain dashboards using HRIS tools (e.g., Workday) to track key performance indicators

• Ad Hoc Tasks

• Support HR projects such as system implementations, policy reviews, and audits

• Address urgent business needs, including regulatory changes or crisis management for international assignees
• Collaborate with internal and external Legal team for special cases/projects
• Backup for Payroll and Benefits administration
• Support HR Operations
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management/Business Studies or equivalent
• At least 5 to 8 years in compensation and benefits with a focus on expatriate and mobility management
• Certification in Global Remuneration (e.g., GRP, GPHR) is a plus
• Strong knowledge of international tax regulations, social security systems and immigration laws
• Experience in collaborating with government agencies (e.g., EDB) and managing vendor relationships
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS (Workday), Excel, and data visualization tools
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage complex data sets and provide actionable insights
• High integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information and/or projects
• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with employees of all levels
• Meticulous, organized and resourceful team player with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to manage demanding workload and 'hands-on"
• Flexible and self-motivated with ability to work independently

We regret that that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.