Human Resources Manager Compensation Benefits

MANAGER, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS KFC & PIZZA HUT SINGAPORE About Us KFC & Pizza Hut Singapore are two of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, operating a large network of restaurants and delivery platforms across Singapore. Supporting a fast-paced and high-volume workforce environment, we continue to grow through operational excellence, digital innovation, and strong people practices. Position Overview Reporting to the Senior HR Director, the Manager, Compensation & Benefits will oversee Compensation & Benefits practices, payroll governance, Progressive Wage Model (PWM) compliance, HR systems, and workforce compliance across KFC & Pizza Hut Singapore. This role is ideal for a HR professional with strong HR Operations or HR Shared Services experience, combined with specialization in Compensation & Benefits, payroll governance, HR systems, and workforce analytics within a high-volume operational environment. Leading a team of Payroll Executives, this role focuses on compensation governance, payroll oversight, HR systems optimization, statutory compliance, and PWM implementation across the organization. Key Responsibilities Compensation & Benefits • Manage the organization’s compensation and benefits framework across the business. • Support salary review, increment, bonus, and rewards exercises. • Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation analysis. • Partner with HR and Finance on manpower budgeting and workforce costing. • Review and improve compensation governance, policies, and practices. Payroll Governance & PWM • Lead payroll governance and oversight to ensure compliant and accurate payroll operations. • Guide Payroll Executives and maintain strong payroll controls and governance practices. • Ensure compliance with CPF, IRAS, MOM regulations, and payroll statutory requirements. • Lead and oversee Progressive Wage Model (PWM) implementation and compliance across applicable workforce groups. • Partner closely with Operations, HR, and Payroll stakeholders to ensure PWM wage structures, job levels, and training requirements are properly implemented and maintained. HR Systems, Analytics & Reporting • Drive HR systems optimization and process improvement initiatives across payroll and compensation functions. • Develop HR dashboards, reports, and workforce analytics to support business decision-making. • Analyze compensation, payroll, and manpower cost trends to support operational planning. • Partner with HRIS vendors and stakeholders to improve reporting capabilities and operational efficiency. Business Partnership • Partner closely with HR and Operations leaders to support workforce planning and business needs. • Provide compensation and workforce insights to support attraction and retention strategies. • Participate in HR and cross-functional projects across the organization. Requirements • Degree or Diploma in Human Resource, Business, Accountancy, or related discipline. • Proven experience within HR Operations or HR Shared Services environments, with specialization in Compensation & Benefits, payroll governance, and HR systems. • Proven experience leading payroll operations, including oversight of payroll or shared services team members. • Strong understanding of Singapore employment legislation, payroll compliance, CPF, IRAS, MOM requirements, and Progressive Wage Model (PWM). • Strong HR systems knowledge and experience working with payroll and HRIS platforms (BIPO or similar). • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, workforce analytics, pivot tables, and lookup functions. • Experience using Power BI or HR analytics/reporting tools will be advantageous. • Experience supporting high-volume workforce environments such as F&B, Retail, Hospitality, or similar industries will be highly advantageous. How to Apply Interested applicants are invited to submit their updated resume via LinkedIn or the company’s career portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Join us. Perform & Thrive.