Your new company

A leading, well‑established financial institution in the region is seeking a Head of Total Rewards to shape and drive its group-wide compensation, benefits, and recognition strategy. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for designing competitive and future‑ready reward programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent in a dynamic, high‑performance environment.

Your new role

In this role, you will be tasked with overseeing:

1. Total Rewards Strategy

• Lead the design and execution of an integrated Total Rewards strategy aligned with the organisation’s business objectives, talent priorities, and long‑term workforce plans.
• Conduct internal assessments and external market benchmarking to ensure the reward framework remains competitive and equitable.
• Advise senior leadership on reward trends, market movements, and policy implications.

2. Compensation Leadership

• Oversee base pay structures, variable compensation models, bonus cycles, and long‑term incentive plans, including executive compensation.
• Manage job evaluation frameworks, grading structures, and salary bands to maintain internal equity.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with regulatory requirements and organisational governance standards.

3. Benefits & well-being program management

• Develop and manage a comprehensive portfolio of benefits including medical, wellness, insurance, and retirement programs.
• Conduct regular reviews to assess the utilisation, competitiveness, and cost-effectiveness of benefits offerings.
• Build relationships with external providers to optimise value and service quality.

4. Recognition, engagement & culture

• Design recognition programs that reinforce the company’s values, high‑performance expectations, and employee engagement ambitions

5. Analytics, reporting & HR Technology

• Use HR analytics to assess reward program effectiveness, identify insights, and support evidence‑based decision-making.
• Oversee improvements to HRIS, payroll processes, and Total Rewards operations to drive efficiency and digital enhancement

What you'll need to succeed

• 8–10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits or HR strategy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in compensation design, benefits management, job evaluation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with HRIS and compensation tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strategic thinker with resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional certification (e.g., CCP/GRP) is an advantage.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to lead a full-spectrum Total Rewards portfolio in one of the region’s most respected financial institutions.
• High-impact leadership role shaping organisation-wide compensation philosophies, benefits culture, and talent strategies.
• Work in a transformative environment focused on innovation, digitalisation, and people-centric practices.

What you need to do now

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