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Manager Group Rewards Global Total Rewards Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Ara Damansara Keywords: Total Rewards, Compensation and Benefits, International Mobility, Global HR, Stakeholder Management, Flexible Working Opportunities, Career Progression, Hybrid Work

A distinguished global organisation within the sustainable resources sector is seeking an accomplished Manager, Group Rewards (Global Total Rewards) to join its esteemed team in Ara Damansara. This role presents a rare opportunity for you to exert significant influence over both operational and strategic total rewards initiatives spanning multiple international markets. The position affords direct engagement with senior HR leadership and is situated within a collegial, stable working environment that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. You will be afforded flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive suite of benefits, and the privilege of contributing to projects of considerable impact that shape the future direction of the enterprise. For those aspiring to combine meaningful professional contributions with personal growth and flexibility, this appointment represents an exceptional career advancement.

  • Attain direct engagement with senior HR leadership while advancing compensation and benefits strategies across twelve countries, thereby enhancing your global HR acumen and visibility within the organisation.
  • Benefit from hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, adaptable hours, extensive medical coverage, educational assistance, wellness programmes, access to sports facilities, complimentary parking, and shuttle services.
  • Experience robust internal mobility prospects and long-term career progression within a supportive culture that prioritises collaboration, knowledge exchange, and individual development.

What you'll do:

In the capacity of Manager Group Rewards Global Total Rewards, you will occupy a central role in fostering an equitable, competitive, and engaging total rewards environment for employees worldwide. Your remit will encompass close collaboration with senior HR leaders and regional stakeholders to advance compensation strategies designed to attract and retain distinguished talent. You will be entrusted with overseeing annual rewards cycles—encompassing performance reviews through to bonus allocations—ensuring all procedures are meticulously aligned with both local statutory requirements and global standards. Beyond supporting benefits programme renewals and vendor management activities, your expertise will be instrumental in job evaluation projects that reinforce organisational structure. Additionally, you will serve as a trusted advisor on international mobility matters, orchestrating international assignments while maintaining precise data flows. Success in this role necessitates a harmonious balance between operational excellence and strategic foresight whilst cultivating strong relationships across functions and regions.

  • Support and harmonise compensation and benefits programmes across diverse geographies and business units to ensure uniformity and competitiveness throughout all markets.
  • Participate actively in salary benchmarking exercises as well as market surveys to underpin data-driven decisions regarding remuneration structures.
  • Conduct job evaluation and mapping exercises as necessary to maintain rigorous frameworks for roles across the organisation.
  • Assist with periodic reviews of global salary structures and updates to salary ranges to ensure continued alignment with prevailing market conditions.
  • Oversee annual performance review cycles encompassing salary increments, bonuses, and promotions by coordinating closely with key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate renewals of benefits programmes through effective liaison with vendors to deliver exemplary employee offerings.
  • Contribute substantively to the design and implementation of global rewards initiatives, policies, and best practices that advance organisational objectives.
  • Ensure all rewards practices are compliant with local labour laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Prepare detailed reporting, analysis, and presentations on rewards matters for leadership teams to support informed decision-making processes.
  • Serve as a principal point of contact for international mobility matters by coordinating international assignments and managing cross-border talent movement logistics.

What you bring:

To excel as Manager Group Rewards Global Total Rewards, you will possess substantial experience in the formulation of compensation strategies underpinned by an advanced understanding of total rewards best practices. Your professional background should reflect hands-on involvement in benchmarking remuneration against market data alongside developing sophisticated job evaluation systems that enhance organisational clarity. You will have managed intricate annual reward cycles from inception through completion—ensuring equity in increments, bonuses, promotions—and contributed significantly to benefits administration. Experience addressing international mobility concerns is indispensable; your adeptness at coordinating cross-border assignments will prove invaluable. In addition to technical proficiency, your interpersonal skills must be exemplary: you will be expected to foster trust-based relationships at all levels while communicating complex information clearly through reports or presentations. Familiarity with multinational environments—especially those undergoing transformation—will enable you to thrive amid evolving circumstances. A proactive disposition coupled with empathy for diverse perspectives ensures you promote collaboration throughout every initiative.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline is essential for success in this appointment.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience within Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards functions is required to navigate complex reward structures effectively.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in conducting salary benchmarking exercises ensures you can provide valuable market insights.
  • Proven capability in job evaluation and grading supports robust organisational frameworks.
  • Experience in designing salary structures as well as administering incentives and benefits is highly desirable for this position.
  • A track record managing annual rewards cycles including performance reviews, increments, bonuses, and promotions demonstrates your comprehensive process understanding.
  • Exposure to international mobility processes equips you to manage international assignments seamlessly across borders.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills enable effective collaboration with regional partners and cross-functional teams.
  • Outstanding communication skills are necessary for preparing reports, analyses, presentations, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders.
  • Previous experience within multinational corporations (MNCs), particularly in sectors such as Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, FMCG/F&B or Industrial environments is advantageous.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation distinguishes itself as one of the world’s preeminent producers of certified sustainable products operating across twelve countries with a workforce exceeding 84,000 globally. Its unwavering commitment to continuous transformation has facilitated expansion into new business domains such as renewable energy and green industrial parks—affording employees unparalleled opportunities for regional and global exposure. The company cultivates a stable yet collaborative culture where knowledge sharing is actively encouraged alongside personal advancement. Employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements—including regular remote work days—flexible hours tailored around individual needs as well as comprehensive outpatient/inpatient medical coverage. Additional advantages include dental/optical benefits; educational assistance; wellness programmes; sports club membership; complimentary parking; shuttle service; generous pension contributions; performance bonuses—all meticulously designed to support wellbeing both professionally and personally. With direct access to senior HR leadership plus transparent pathways for internal mobility across broader HR functions this is an ideal environment for those seeking both challenge and support on their professional journey.

What's next:

If you are prepared to elevate your expertise in total rewards on a global platform within an environment offering genuine flexibility—this is your distinguished opportunity.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding career step 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

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: Compensation & Benefits

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: EPF 15% (upon confirmation)

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Reference: 7R9B79-157964F1

Date posted: 25 May 2026

Consultant: Danelle Yap