Assistant Manager Reward & Analysis

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to join a leading organisation in Kuala Lumpur as an Assistant Manager Reward and Analysis. This pivotal role is designed for someone who is passionate about shaping and enhancing HR systems, policies, and total rewards frameworks that drive fairness, transparency, and effectiveness across the business.

You will play a strategic part in aligning reward initiatives with organisational priorities, supporting a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers the chance to collaborate closely with senior leaders, influence key decisions on compensation, performance management, and talent development, and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices. With a focus on both analytical rigour and interpersonal collaboration, this role provides a platform for you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training.

* Play a central role in developing and implementing total rewards strategies that support organisational growth and employee engagement, ensuring all programmes are competitive and fair.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights that inform compensation, promotion, and performance management decisions, fostering a culture of recognition and continuous improvement.
* Benefit from flexible working opportunities and comprehensive training resources designed to support your professional development within a supportive team environment.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant Manager Reward and Analysis based in Kuala Lumpur, you will be entrusted with driving the evolution of total rewards strategies that underpin the organisation’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and high performance. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with HR colleagues and business leaders to design competitive compensation structures; monitoring market trends; coordinating performance management cycles; facilitating calibration sessions; generating insightful analytics; leading critical projects such as incentive redesigns or pay equity reviews; ensuring compliance with regulatory standards; optimising HR systems; and supporting managers in recognising employee achievements. Success in this role will require you to balance analytical expertise with strong interpersonal skills—enabling you to communicate complex information clearly while building trusted relationships across departments. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued through equitable reward practices.

* Develop, implement, and continuously enhance total rewards programmes including compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives, and recognition initiatives to ensure competitiveness in the market.
* Monitor internal equity and external market trends to maintain fair reward structures that attract and retain top talent while supporting organisational objectives.
* Work collaboratively with Group HR and business leaders to align reward strategies with company goals and foster a positive workplace culture.
* Coordinate the end-to-end performance management cycle by linking individual outcomes with reward decisions to promote fairness across the organisation.
* Facilitate calibration processes to ensure consistency in performance assessments and reward allocations among different teams.
* Support managers in recognising outstanding contributions by enhancing recognition programmes that motivate employees at all levels.
* Generate detailed reports, dashboards, and analytics on total rewards, workforce trends, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
* Lead key projects such as incentive redesigns, pay equity analyses, benefits reviews, and policy enhancements related to rewards and career progression.
* Ensure all reward programmes comply with legal requirements by maintaining accurate documentation for audit readiness and governance reviews.
* Support the optimisation of HR systems to improve policy application, reporting accuracy, data integrity, and overall process efficiency.

What you bring:

To excel as an Assistant Manager Reward and Analysis you will bring substantial experience from roles focused on compensation & benefits or total rewards analysis—ideally gained within both corporate environments and consulting settings. Your academic background should include qualifications in human resources or related disciplines such as business administration or economics. You will possess advanced analytical capabilities allowing you to interpret complex data sets into meaningful recommendations that shape organisational reward strategies. Your approach will be marked by integrity when dealing with confidential matters alongside excellent communication skills that enable you to build rapport across all levels of the business. Experience leading projects such as incentive scheme redesigns or conducting pay equity reviews will set you apart—as will your ability to stay abreast of evolving regulations impacting HR policies. Above all else your collaborative mindset ensures you work effectively within teams dedicated to nurturing an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contributions are recognised.

* A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or a related field is required for this position.
* A minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in compensation & benefits management, performance management or total rewards analysis within a corporate or consulting environment is essential.
* Demonstrated ability to analyse large datasets using advanced data analysis skills to derive actionable insights for reward strategy improvements.
* Comprehensive understanding of compensation practices including regulatory compliance requirements as well as current market trends affecting remuneration packages.
* Excellent communication abilities enabling you to explain complex compensation-related matters clearly to HR teams, management groups, and employees alike.
* Proven track record of handling sensitive information with integrity while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Strong interpersonal skills that facilitate effective collaboration across multiple departments within a diverse workforce setting.
* Experience managing projects related to incentive redesigns or pay equity analysis is highly desirable for this role.
* Candidates who have worked within HR consulting firms will be given strong preference due to their exposure to best practices in total rewards management.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as an employer committed not only to operational excellence but also to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities tailored around personal needs—helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance while pursuing your professional ambitions. The company invests heavily in ongoing training opportunities so you can continue developing your skills throughout your career journey here. You’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who value teamwork over hierarchy—creating a supportive network where ideas are shared openly for collective success. The leadership team is dedicated to promoting fairness through transparent policies on rewards and recognition—ensuring everyone feels valued regardless of their background or tenure. By joining this forward-thinking organisation you become part of a community that prioritises both individual growth and communal achievement—making it an ideal place for those seeking long-term career satisfaction within a progressive workplace culture.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career by making a real difference in how people are rewarded for their contributions then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C