Total Rewards Manager Role - HR Leadership at CBC in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a mid-to-senior HR leadership role within a well-known multinational FMCG brand's local operations, offering meaningful exposure to Total Rewards strategy, HR transformation, and people analytics in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.
Compensation & Market Positioning: No salary is disclosed, but Manager-level HR roles in Phnom Penh at multinationals typically range from $2,500–$5,000/month depending on company size. CBC's mention of "market-based competitive compensation" with merit reviews is a positive signal, though transparency would be preferred.
Skills developed in this role are in high demand:
- Total Rewards design and benchmarking (increasingly sought in SEA markets)
- HRIS implementation and HR digitization
- HR data analytics and metrics-driven decision-making
- Change management and HR transformation leadership
Green flags: Broad scope covering compensation, operations, and digitization; team leadership experience; association with a globally recognized brand; and exposure to HR technology transformation.
Watch-outs: The role covers a wide remit (rewards + operations + payroll + vendor management), which can indicate a lean HR team with stretched responsibilities. The phrase "fast-paced environment" is worth clarifying during interviews regarding team size and support resources.
For HR professionals targeting regional CHRO or Total Rewards Director roles in Southeast Asia, this position offers a strong stepping stone.
We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Manager, Rewards Management to lead the delivery of compensation, benefits, HR operations, and people services that support our business strategy and employee experience. This role is responsible for managing rewards programs, HR systems, payroll governance, employee services, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with company policies and local labour regulations. The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to drive operational excellence, enhance employee engagement, and deliver a high-quality people experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design and implementation of compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs aligned with company strategy.
- Review salary structures, market benchmarking, incentive programs, and annual reward processes to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Lead HR operations, including HRIS, payroll governance, employee records, reporting, and HR service delivery.
- Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and employee services comply with labour law and company standards.
- Analyze HR data and metrics to provide business insights and recommend continuous improvements.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance HR operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners on organization changes, workforce planning, and people initiatives.
- Manage HR service vendors and benefits providers to ensure quality service delivery.
- Lead and coach the Rewards & People Services team to achieve department objectives while developing team capability.
- Support HR transformation projects, digitization initiatives, and change management activities across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline. Master's Degree or professional HR certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, or People Services.
- Strong understanding of Total Rewards, HR Operations, HRIS, and employment legislation.
- Experience managing compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, benefits administration, and HR policies.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using HR metrics and data to support decision-making.
- Experience leading HR process improvements and implementing HR technology solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage projects, influence stakeholders, and lead a small HR team in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
We offer market-based competitive compensation and benefits as well as periodic reviews for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievement.
Apply today to become our Manager, Rewards Management!
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