BALENCIAGA Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits – Southeast Asia & Oceania

Your opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join our Human Resources team in Singapore, supporting the Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEAO) region. This role plays a pivotal part in driving both strategic and operational aspects of Compensation & Benefits (C&B), HR controls, payroll operations, and HR systems across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand.

How you will contribute

Compensation & Benefits:

• Lead and manage all C&B-related activities across SEAO markets.
• Coordinate annual group insurance renewals and liaise with brokers and insurers.
• Conduct compensation and benefits benchmarking and market surveys to ensure competitiveness.
• Design and implement commission and incentive schemes tailored to retail operations.
• Support the annual salary merit review process, including data analysis and recommendations.

HR Control & Budgeting:

• Manage the full HR budget cycle.
• Perform variance analysis of HR operating costs against budget forecasts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the HR budget system.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the SEAO region.
• Prepare and validate payroll variable reports, including new hires, resignations, and incentive payouts.
• Coordinate with the HR Shared Services Centre to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure payroll bank files are reviewed and approved by relevant stakeholders.

HR System Implementation & Maintenance:

• Act as the project lead for HR system implementations and upgrades (e.g., Time & Attendance, HR Cost Control).
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to ensure system functionality and user adoption.
• Provide training and support to HR and business users on system usage and enhancements.

Who you are
 

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally in a retail or regional role.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with proficiency in Excel, HRIS, and payroll systems.
• A proven track record in project management, especially in HR system implementation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Personal qualities that include integrity, adaptability, collaboration, and a customer-centric mindset.

Why work with us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Balenciaga philosophy and to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.   

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.