Head of Total Rewards and Payroll (Local role)

About the company

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong emphasis on structure, governance, and operational excellence. They operate within a highly process-driven environment and place great importance on robust HR frameworks, particularly in performance management and rewards. The team is known for being collaborative, supportive, and closely knit, with a culture that values teamwork over rigid role boundaries. This is an organisation that will appeal to individuals who thrive in structured settings and enjoy working within clear policies and systems.

About the role

The Head of Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation and benefits programs that align with the organization's goals and market trends. This role also oversees the payroll function to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant employee payments. The incumbent will drive strategic initiatives to attract, retain, and reward talent while maintaining cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

About the responsibilities

You are responsible for developing and managing competitive compensation structures, benefits programs, and payroll operations aligned with organizational goals. Key duties include conducting salary reviews, job evaluations, and pay equity assessments; ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency; and maintaining up-to-date governance frameworks for all functions. The role involves collaborating with HR, Finance, and leadership to align strategies, educating stakeholders on policies, and leveraging workforce data to drive informed decisions.

What you will bring along with you

You hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related discipline, along with at least 12 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. You bring deep expertise in designing and managing compensation and benefits programmes, with strong knowledge of payroll systems, regulatory requirements, and HRIS and data reporting tools. You possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a strategic mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism and integrity.

Success in this role will also require strong stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders effectively. You should be comfortable operating within a structured, process-driven environment and navigating complex organisational dynamics across multiple functions.

Why you will love this role

This role offers the opportunity to shape the organization’s approach to rewarding talent, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering an engaged and satisfied workforce. If you’re ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.