Head of Rewards & HR Analytics (Local Conglomerate)

A new Rewards & HR Analytics Lead role has just been made available with a prominent and stable local conglomerate in Malaysia. This is an individual contributor who will work closely with the subsidaries of the group to lead Compensation & Benefits overall strategy.

A prominent local conglomerate is seeking a Head of Rewards and Human Resources Analytics to shape the future of talent attraction, engagement, and retention across its diverse group of companies. This influential position offers you the opportunity to architect and deliver comprehensive total rewards and HR analytics solutions that directly impact organisational effectiveness and foster a high-performance culture. You will be at the forefront of designing innovative compensation, benefits, and incentive frameworks while leveraging advanced HR technologies to provide actionable workforce insights. The role promises significant exposure to strategic decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to drive meaningful change in a people-centric environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, inclusivity, and flexible working opportunities, this organisation provides an ideal platform for you to make a lasting difference.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping group-wide strategies for total rewards and HR analytics, ensuring alignment with current and future business priorities while supporting talent attraction and retention.
• Lead the design, optimisation, and governance of compensation, benefits, and incentive programmes across multiple business entities, balancing group principles with unique business needs.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that values your expertise in data-driven decision making, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement within a supportive leadership structure.

What you'll do:

As Head of Rewards and Human Resources Analytics you will play an instrumental role in developing forward-thinking strategies that underpin organisational success. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with senior stakeholders to align total rewards policies with evolving business objectives while ensuring these frameworks remain competitive within the market. You will oversee complex annual reward cycles from end-to-end—balancing resource efficiency with recognition of high performance—and lead efforts in market benchmarking to inform equitable pay practices. By establishing robust HR analytics capabilities across the group you will empower leaders with clear insights for informed decision-making. Your ability to build strong partnerships both internally across diverse business units as well as externally with vendors will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also a passion for nurturing talent through inclusive practices that promote engagement at every level.

• Lead the conceptualisation, design, review, and harmonisation of group-wide compensation, benefits, and incentive frameworks to optimise talent attraction and retention through effective total rewards solutions.
• Uphold the organisation’s reward philosophy by maintaining job architecture, grading structures, pay positioning strategies, performance-linked incentives, and robust governance standards.
• Oversee annual reward cycles at the group level—including budgeting, performance reviews, salary adjustments, and bonus distributions—ensuring consistency and fairness in practice.
• Conduct market benchmarking studies, job evaluations, and pay equity analyses to maintain competitive advantage while ensuring internal equity and regulatory compliance.
• Design, review, optimise, and enhance benefit programmes by considering workforce demographics, industry trends, cost sustainability, and financial readiness.
• Partner closely with Finance on reward cost modelling, forecasting scenarios, and supporting strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure value for money and quality outcomes in all aspects of total rewards delivery.
• Establish and lead the adoption of a comprehensive HR analytics framework that supports strategic workforce decisions through insightful dashboards and executive-level reporting.
• Drive data governance initiatives to ensure quality and consistency across the Group HR Management System while advancing analytics maturity through automation and system integration.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on all matters related to rewards and HR analytics while building capability across teams through guidelines, training sessions, coaching support, and change management interventions.

What you bring:

To excel as Head of Rewards and Human Resources Analytics you will bring extensive experience leading total rewards initiatives within large-scale or multi-entity environments. Your background should reflect deep knowledge of compensation design principles alongside hands-on involvement in benefits optimisation projects. You are adept at synthesising complex datasets into clear recommendations that guide executive decision-making—leveraging your analytical skills alongside proficiency in relevant technology platforms. Your interpersonal strengths enable you to collaborate seamlessly across departments while building trust among colleagues at all levels. A keen understanding of how human behaviour influences change management processes will help you drive successful adoption of new frameworks or systems. Above all your commitment to ethical practice confidentiality inclusivity ensures that every solution you deliver supports both individual growth aspirations as well as broader organisational objectives.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Statistics or a related field; additional certification in Compensation & Benefits is highly advantageous.
• At least 10-15 years’ experience in Total Rewards or HR Analytics roles within progressive organisations—ideally with multi-business or group-level exposure.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing compensation frameworks including job evaluation methodologies, benefits programme development, incentive plan structuring, and pay equity analysis.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights using advanced analytics tools; experience developing dashboards or executive reports is highly valued.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills enabling you to present strategic content effectively across various channels to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills; able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders from different backgrounds while fostering teamwork.
• Resourceful mindset combined with a positive attitude towards problem-solving; comfortable navigating ambiguity or situations lacking established processes.
• Business acumen allowing you to integrate organisational goals with HR strategies; adept at balancing long-term vision with practical implementation steps for stakeholder buy-in.
• Experience managing vendor relationships for outsourced services or technology platforms related to rewards or analytics functions.
• High degree of professionalism when handling confidential information; emotionally intelligent approach when coaching others or managing conflict.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of Malaysia’s most respected conglomerates—renowned for its enduring brand heritage diverse portfolio of businesses nationwide reach and unwavering focus on customer-centricity. Employees benefit from being part of an inclusive workplace culture where knowledge sharing is encouraged professional development is prioritised and supportive leadership fosters both personal growth and team achievement. The company’s ongoing investment in digital transformation omnichannel expansion flexible working opportunities ensures that staff have access to cutting-edge resources modern workspaces—and the chance to contribute meaningfully towards shaping industry best practices. Here your expertise will be valued your voice heard—and your career ambitions supported every step of the way within a truly collaborative networked environment.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a transformative leadership role where your expertise can make a tangible impact on people strategy apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career chapter awaits.

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