Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager

A leading organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager to join their Bangkok-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on the overall compensation and benefits strategy, payroll management, compliance, policy development, and HRIS optimisation within a truly multi-national environment.

A leading organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager to join their Bangkok-based team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on the overall compensation and benefits strategy, payroll management, compliance, policy development, and HRIS optimisation within a truly multi-national environment. You will be empowered to drive merit increases, ensure salary competitiveness, manage manpower costs, and maintain budget control while collaborating with knowledgeable colleagues from diverse backgrounds. The company offers flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to support your professional growth. If you are looking for a role where your analytical skills and managerial experience will be valued and nurtured, this position provides the perfect platform for you to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

• You will have the chance to shape compensation and benefits policies that directly influence employee satisfaction and organisational success across multiple countries, ensuring fairness and compliance at every step.
• The organisation is committed to providing flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and continuous training programmes so you can develop your expertise while enjoying a supportive work-life balance.
• You will collaborate with a highly knowledgeable team in a multi-national setting, allowing you to expand your network and learn from professionals with varied experiences and perspectives.

What you'll do:

As the Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager based in Bangkok, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s approach to rewarding its people. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve overseeing all aspects of compensation strategy—from designing competitive salary structures to managing payroll operations with precision. You will be instrumental in developing policies that promote fairness while ensuring compliance with local laws. By leveraging your analytical abilities, you will guide merit increase decisions using robust market data analysis. Budget control will be central as you monitor manpower costs through detailed reporting. You’ll also optimise HRIS systems for improved efficiency across the business. Success in this role means being able to provide expert advice on complex compensation issues while fostering collaboration among various departments. Your efforts will help create an environment where employees feel valued through transparent reward practices.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive compensation and benefits programmes that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage payroll operations with meticulous attention to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local labour laws and international standards.
• Develop, review, and update policies related to compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS systems to ensure consistency and transparency throughout the organisation.
• Lead annual merit increase processes by analysing market data, benchmarking salaries against industry standards, and recommending adjustments to maintain competitiveness.
• Monitor manpower costs closely by preparing detailed reports on headcount trends, salary expenditures, and budget forecasts for senior management.
• Control budgets for compensation and benefits initiatives by collaborating with finance teams to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising employee satisfaction.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations regarding compensation practices, tax obligations, social security contributions, and other legal requirements across all operational regions.
• Optimise HRIS platforms by identifying areas for improvement in data management workflows, reporting capabilities, and user experience for both employees and HR staff.
• Provide expert guidance to managers on compensation-related matters including job evaluations, salary structures, incentive schemes, and benefit offerings.
• Foster a collaborative culture by working closely with cross-functional teams in HR, finance, legal, and operations to deliver seamless support for all compensation activities.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager in this organisation’s Bangkok office, you will bring substantial expertise in managing complex reward programmes within multi-national settings. Your background should include hands-on experience overseeing payroll operations while upholding strict compliance standards. Analytical thinking is essential as you interpret market trends for salary benchmarking purposes; your insights will inform key decisions about merit increases. Fluency in English is vital given the international scope of your interactions. You should be adept at crafting clear policies that govern all aspects of compensation administration—including benefits management—and possess familiarity with optimising HRIS systems for better workflow efficiency. A thorough understanding of statutory requirements ensures your recommendations are always legally sound. Interpersonal skills are crucial since collaboration across departments underpins much of your work; previous managerial experience demonstrates your ability to guide teams through change successfully. Above all else, discretion is paramount when dealing with confidential pay-related matters.

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end compensation and benefits programmes within large organisations or multi-national environments.
• Proven track record of handling payroll operations accurately while ensuring full compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills enabling you to interpret market data effectively for salary benchmarking purposes as well as budget forecasting.
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken which allows you to communicate clearly across diverse teams.
• Ability to develop clear policies related to compensation structures, benefits administration, payroll procedures, and HRIS usage.
• Experience optimising HRIS platforms for enhanced data management workflows that improve reporting accuracy and user experience.
• Sound understanding of statutory requirements governing compensation practices including tax obligations and social security contributions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different functions such as HR, finance, legal, and operations.
• Managerial experience leading teams or projects within human resources or related fields in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information related to pay or benefits.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee feels supported through generous pension contributions, flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs, and access to ongoing training opportunities designed for personal growth. The company values knowledge-sharing among its diverse workforce—bringing together professionals from various cultural backgrounds into one collaborative network—so you can expect plenty of chances to learn from others while expanding your own expertise. Supportive leadership encourages open communication at all levels; ideas are welcomed regardless of seniority or background. The company’s dedication to fair reward practices ensures everyone is recognised appropriately for their contributions. With modern facilities located in Bangkok’s vibrant business district plus state-of-the-art technology supporting daily operations—including advanced HRIS platforms—you’ll find everything needed here for professional fulfilment alongside genuine work-life balance.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551