The posting
Senior Lead – Compensation & Benefits
Location: Taguig
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | Morning shift
Role Overview
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Lead for Compensation & Benefits to drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our total rewards programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our compensation and benefits strategies are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals—supporting both talent attraction and retention.
As a senior individual contributor and people leader, you will partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to deliver data-driven reward solutions that support organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy & Management
- Lead the development, review, and execution of company-wide compensation structures, salary bands, and incentive programs.
- Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
- Manage annual salary reviews, merit increases, and incentive planning cycles.
- Provide analytical insights and recommendations on compensation trends, cost impact, and pay governance.
Benefits Design & Administration
- Oversee the design, administration, and optimization of employee benefits programs (HMO, insurance, leave benefits, wellness initiatives, etc.).
- Evaluate benefits vendors, manage renewals, and negotiate cost-effective yet competitive packages.
- Ensure employee benefits are clearly communicated and well-understood across the organization.
Governance, Compliance & Policies
- Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance compensation and benefits policies, guidelines, and documentation.
- Support audits and ensure accurate reporting related to compensation and benefits.
Stakeholder & Leadership Support
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and business heads on compensation and benefits matters.
- Provide guidance on job leveling, role evaluation, and reward decisions.
- Lead and mentor team members involved in compensation and benefits operations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
- Strong background in compensation structuring, benefits management, and market benchmarking.
- Solid understanding of Philippine labor laws, payroll-related regulations, and taxation impacting employee benefits.
- Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel and HR systems.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
- Data-driven decision-making
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism



