Total Rewards Specialist

TL;DR

Total Rewards Specialist: Own the execution, accuracy, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs with an accent on competitive structures, compliance, and scalability across markets. Focus on designing salary frameworks, conducting benchmarking, administering benefits, and ensuring statutory compliance.

Location: On-site in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Company

Developer of the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia serving over 8 million users, expanding into AI-integrated applications in a flat, hands-on organization.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain salary structures, incentive schemes, and rewards frameworks.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market surveys for competitiveness and equity.
• Prepare salary review proposals, adjustments, and reports for leadership approval.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, insurance, retirement, leave, and allowances.
• Liaise with external providers and handle employee queries on compensation and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, maintain records, and support HR projects and audits.

Requirements

• Experience in compensation & benefits, total rewards, or HR roles with strong C&B exposure.
• Solid understanding of local labor laws, statutory contributions, tax regulations, and benefits administration in Malaysia.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and comfort with data, benchmarks, and reports.
• Experience with HRIS systems and spreadsheets.
• Clear communication skills for handling employee-facing queries.
• Practical, execution-oriented mindset focused on details and system improvements.

Nice to have

• Experience with regional or international compensation frameworks.