Total Rewards Manager

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Job Description:
Job Purpose
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The Total Rewards team at Sun Life Global Solutions Pvt Ltd is responsible for the management of the company's Total Rewards programs for Sun Life Global Solutions India & Philippines. The individual should have prior experience in Total Rewards within Philippines. The role holder will be responsible for designing, execution, implementation and administration of compensation, benefits and other rewards initiatives & policies for SLGS Philippines. The ideal candidate will have strong technical benefits and compensation knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively partner with internal/external stakeholders. As a Total rewards practitioner, s/he would collaborate cross-functionally with various teams like Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Information Security and Business; and support in all compensation activities throughout the year.

The incumbent would also be interacting with the Global Mobility team and assist in movement of employees from India across Sun Life Locations.

Major accountabilities

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Lead and oversee the execution and delivery of total rewards strategies and initiatives for SLGS Philippines. Key responsibilities include:

Manage participation in compensation & benefits surveys for Philippines, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.

Develop and implement comprehensive salary structures, including creation of salary grids and ranges aligned with market trends and organizational goals.

Drive the execution of Annual Performance Appraisal processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fair evaluation practices.

Lead and drive the timely execution of mid-year/off-cycle compensation review process.

Analyze internal, external, and peer group C&B data/trends to provide strategic insights and recommendations to key business stakeholders.

Lead benefits program benchmarking efforts and drive changes to ensure competitiveness and alignment with industry standards.

Oversee the administration of various benefits programs, ensuring efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Cultivate and manage relationships with 3rd party suppliers across the C&B spectrum, ensuring optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with local labor laws and proactively manage the implementation of policy changes in response to revised labor laws and government regulations.

Direct the development and maintenance of comprehensive operating guidelines and policies related to Total Rewards programs.

Lead the delivery of organization's Wellness program, developing strategies to enhance employee well-being and productivity.

Collaborate with the Global Mobility team to streamline processes for employee movement across Sun Life locations.

Enforce and maintain strict adherence to the organization's data security requirements within the Total Rewards function.

Support with preparation and delivery of C&B related documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and transparency.

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Specialized knowledge

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Knowledge &Skills

Total Rewards professional with 8+ years of relevant experience.

Experience in a medium to large multi-national organization or consultancy. Candidate with mix of experience in a line role as well as consulting is preferred.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Excellent MS Office (excel, ppt, word) skills. Knowledge of Tableau is an added advantage.

Excellent verbal / written communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills

Exposure around interacting and managing effective relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external suppliers/vendors.

A go-getter with the ability to work under own initiative.

Research-oriented and lateral-thinking mind set.

Proactive, self-motivated and curious. Willing to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of Compensation concepts.

Have high attention to detail.

Process driven and good at project management/multi-tasking.

Stress tolerant and well organized with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload.

Knowledge of employee mobility is an added advantage

Education and experience

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Education -

MBA-HR or other equivalent Master's degree

8+ years of relevant C&B experience

Experience working in/with BFSI Captive/IT/ITes organization

Relevant Certification in Total Rewards

Workday experience in desirable

Communication scope

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HR Business Partners

Compliance/Finance Team

HR Operations Team

Talent Acquisition

Business Teams

Corporate Compensation Partners based in Canada

Global Mobility Team Based in Canada

Management scope

Individual Contributor Role

Job Category:
Human Resources

Posting End Date:
29/10/2025