About the role
AI summarisedThe Assistant Manager for Total Rewards oversees the design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness. This role focuses on salary benchmarking, annual review cycles, and aligning reward strategies with business objectives within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
AerospaceOnsiteHuman Resources
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual salary review process including merit increases, promotions, and bonus distributions
- Conduct comprehensive market benchmarking and participate in industry-specific compensation surveys
- Manage the design and administration of employee benefit programs such as health insurance and retirement plans
- Analyze total rewards data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
- Oversee job evaluation and grading processes using established methodologies like Mercer or Hay
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and statutory requirements regarding pay and benefits
- Partner with HRIS teams to maintain data accuracy and optimize compensation modules
- Communicate total rewards philosophies and programs to employees and management through various channels
- Provide guidance to HR Business Partners on complex compensation issues and policy interpretation
- Manage relationships with external benefit providers and insurance brokers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- At least 5 years of professional experience specializing in compensation and benefits/total rewards
- Proven expertise in job evaluation systems and salary structure design
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling
- Experience working with major HRIS platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and data integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting to diverse stakeholder groups
- In-depth knowledge of regional labor regulations and tax implications for employee benefits
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism
- Experience in a semiconductor, industrial automation, or high-volume manufacturing industry is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment