Senior Director, Total Rewards, Apac

**Overview of the Job
Reporting to the Head of Rewards, People Systems and Analytics, APAC, the Director/Senior Director, Total Rewards, APAC will drive the implementation and delivery of strategic reward programmes that will attract, retain and motivate our employees across all of APAC.

The role holder will collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits team and the wider People and Finance community (both across APAC and globally) to support the delivery of the reward agenda for GroupM’s 12,000+ employees across all of APAC (c37,500 globally).

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and Execute Total Rewards Strategy:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns with our business objectives and supports our talent management goals.
- Continuously review and enhance existing compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs to ensure competitiveness and effectiveness.
- Drive regular improvement and innovations to Total Rewards processes with the aim of achieving streamlined processes and operational excellence.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in total rewards to drive innovation and improvement.
- Compensation Management:

- Drive the implementation and administration of the organization's compensation programs and cycles, including formulation and reviews of base salary, variable pay, and equity plans.
- Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure our compensation practices are competitive, internally equitable, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to cluster and market leadership on compensation-related matters.
- Benefits Management and Review:

- Drive the review and management of the regional benefits strategy and programmes and guide the localisation of the strategy and programmes.
- Oversee the management of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, time-off programmes, recognition programmes and wellness initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimize benefit offerings, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effectiveness while meeting the diverse needs of our employees.
- Compliance and Governance:

- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in total rewards programs.
- Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations related to compensation, benefits, and rewards, and make necessary adjustments to our programs and policies accordingly.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation for audit purposes.

**Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Extensive experience in total rewards management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness programs. Strong background in benefits review and strategy development is advantageous.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing successful total rewards strategies in a complex organizational environment.
- In-depth knowledge of compensation theories, job evaluation methodologies, and market analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to compensation and benefits.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on developing and motivating high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

**More about GroupM**

GroupM is the leading global media investment management group serving as the parent to WPP media agencies including Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the programmatic digital media platform, Xaxis, each global operations in their own right with leading market positions. GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, and proprietary tool development. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people, and is increasingly working closely for the benefit of clients with WPP’s data investment management group, Kantar. Together, GroupM and Kantar account for over 50% of WPP’s group revenues of more than $20 billion.

**About Singapore**

GroupM Singapore operates in one of the most dynamic and exciting environments in the world. Although it is a small domestic market, there is a vibrant media industry which is undergoing rapid evolution as digital technology reshapes the way marketing supports advertisers’ needs. Being at the crossroads of Asia means, that aside from the local clients and media owners, we also have a high proportion of