Sr Manager, Group C&B, Group HR

National Healthcare Group Group HR is hiring a Manager/Senior Manager for it Group Compensation & Benefits (GC&B) team.

JOB PURPOSE

As a key team member of the GC&B team, work with the lead in the planning, formulation and review of C&B programmes and policies at the Group level, NHG’s institutions in attracting, motivating and retaining the right talents to support business strategies. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

C&B Partner

• Work closely with the Ministries on key sectoral C&B alignment, salary review and policy matters
• Work together closely with site HR on any policy change/deviation request to understand institutional needs and find solutions taking into consideration the system-wide impact. Review/propose recommendations and follow through to get necessary approvals from Senior Management
• Provide guidance on interpretation of C&B policies and practices. Provide consultative support and work with institutions under the NHG Group to roll out C&B programmes

General C&B

• Partner the Lead to manage C&B projects from end-to-end, including conceptualisation, simulations, implementation strategies, communications and change management
• Research and analyse information on compensation statistics, market sentiments and economic indicators to support C&B strategies and initiatives
• Keep abreast of local C&B best practices and legislative changes to ensure compliance
• Work closely with Policy team on review of Group HR policies and HR information systems to ensure alignment with changes to C&B programmes
• Perform job evaluations and job levelling exercises
• Participate in Group level workgroups/projects where C&B expertise is required e.g. conduct role analysis and job evaluation in job redesign exercises
• Participate in other ad-hoc HR projects and activities at the Group HR level as required

Annual Budgeting

• Drive annual HR budget planning and submission for Group C&B
• Plan, review and prepare manpower budget assumptions and projections for submission to Group Finance

Performance Management

• Work closely with the Group HR teams managing the annual performance management exercise, on managing timelines and support on compensation rewards matters.  This will include the collation and analysis of cluster-wide annual Total Performance Management (TPM) results in order to simulate bonus and increment
• Prepare data/analysis, design compensation levers for review with Senior Management

Group Insurance

• As a key member of the GC&B team, work together with the other team members on annual Group insurance renewal and submission, working closely with insurance broker where necessary
• This may include working with broker to analyse trends and highlight areas of concern to Management e.g. claims experience, work injury trends etc
• Close liaison with site HR to ensure accurate reporting of data required for insurance renewal

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience

• Min Degree in HR Related field / Business Admin or equivalent
• At least 8-10 years relevant working experience in the area of Compensation &  Benefits, and experience in healthcare is preferred
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience in total rewards including salary structure design, salary reviews, market benchmarking competitiveness studies, job evaluation.
• Hands-on knowledge in job evaluation methodologies such as Korn Ferry Hay Group will be preferred.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skills in Excel preferred
• Well-versed in local employment laws and regulations such as Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act etc.
• Past experience in HRIS project and implementation will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Numerate, strong analytical skills and has an eye for detail
• Strategic thinking mindset, Forward thinking with an improvement mind-set and appreciates the use of tech to drive smooth work processes
• Inquisitive with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong team player and willingness to guide junior members of the team.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Comfortable with managing multiple projects concurrently
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Resourceful and independent

Successful candidates will be hired at Manager or Senior Manager grade depending on qualifications and experience