Compensation & Benefits/Total Rewards Senior Manager (Retail)

Location: Pasay (Full Onsite)

Monday to Friday | Day shift schedule

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Management

• Design and oversee the companys compensation structure, including salary frameworks, incentive plans, and annual merit cycles.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitiveness within the retail industry.
• Provide guidance on job evaluations, salary offers, and compensation adjustments.

Benefits Administration

• Lead the development and management of comprehensive benefits programs (e.g., health, wellness, retirement, insurance).
• Evaluate and negotiate with benefits providers to ensure cost-effective and employee-centered programs.
• Monitor benefits utilization and trends; recommend enhancements as needed.

Rewards Strategy & Execution

• Design and implement rewards and recognition programs that support employee engagement and retention.
• Align total rewards strategies with organizational goals, business cycles, and retail market dynamics.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to address specific business unit needs.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all local labor laws and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of total rewards policies and procedures.

Analytics & Reporting

• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on compensation trends, workforce cost analysis, and program effectiveness.
• Analyze the impact of total rewards programs on employee satisfaction and organizational performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Masters degree or HR certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP) preferred.
• Minimum of 810 years of experience in total rewards, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong background in the retail industry, with a deep understanding of its compensation practices and workforce dynamics.
• Proven expertise in compensation design, job evaluation, and benefits management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership.