Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits (1 Year Contract)

Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits (1 Year Contract) Join as Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits to drive competitive and compliant rewards programs, workforce planning, and HR analytics in a dynamic international logistics and maritime environment. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business teams to enhance organizational effectiveness. Responsibilities Compensation & Benefits Support the execution of annual salary reviews, bonus allocations, promotions, and market benchmarking to maintain competitive pay structures Administer employee benefits programs including medical, insurance, leave, and wellness initiatives to ensure comprehensive coverage and employee satisfaction Conduct detailed compensation analyses to recommend salary positioning and maintain internal equity across roles Assist in job evaluation, job grading, and organizational structure reviews to align roles with business needs Ensure consistent implementation of compensation and benefits policies in compliance with company guidelines HR Analytics & Workforce Planning Prepare and analyze HR metrics, manpower reports, compensation data, and workforce trends to inform strategic decisions Support annual headcount planning, budgeting, and personnel cost forecasting to optimize workforce costs Collaborate with Finance to deliver accurate manpower cost reporting and budget reviews Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee data within HR information systems to support reliable reporting HR Policies & Projects Support the rollout and communication of HR policies and guidelines to ensure organizational alignment Provide clear guidance to managers and employees on compensation, benefits, and HR-related queries to facilitate informed decision-making Participate in HR digitalization, process improvement, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery Contribute to HR projects focused on workforce planning, rewards, organizational effectiveness, and talent retention to support business growth Required competencies and certifications Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline Minimum 4–6 years of relevant HR experience with exposure to Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Rewards, or HR Analytics Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting tools for data analysis and reporting Experience supporting salary reviews, benefits administration, budgeting, and compensation analysis Preferred competencies and qualifications Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or similar systems Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Prior experience within shipping, maritime, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or other multinational operational environments