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Director of Rewards - Asia

Kuala Lumpur Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
An established global organisation is seeking a Director of Rewards - Asia to oversee executive compensation, incentive design, and job architecture across multiple markets in Asia. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, Board committees, and strategic workforce transformation initiatives.
  • Regional rewards leadership role with direct NRC and C-suite engagement
  • Opportunity to shape HR transformation across Asia

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global organisation with operations across multiple countries and a sizeable global workforce footprint. The business is undergoing ongoing transformation and is investing in strengthening its regional people capabilities, governance, and rewards frameworks to support future growth.

Job Description

  • Lead the compensation and benefits agenda across multiple markets in Asia.
  • Partner with Country HR Leaders, HR COE Leads, Group CHRO, C-Suites, NRCs and Board committees.
  • Design, review and enhance executive compensation programmes.
  • Oversee STIP and LTIP, with strong emphasis on designing and implementing equity-based rewards structures.
  • Provide recommendations on remuneration governance, market competitiveness and pay structures.
  • Develop Board-ready papers, presentations and remuneration proposals.
  • Drive job architecture, job evaluation and organisational grading initiatives.
  • Partner with Group CHRO, NRC and Board on rewards strategy and workforce transformation.
  • Ensure alignment with relevant regulatory, tax and governance requirements.
  • Mentor and leverage an established rewards team to deliver high-quality analytics and recommendations.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Director of Rewards - Asia will have:

  • 15+ years of progressive rewards and compensation experience.
  • Strong expertise in executive compensation, STIP, LTIP and equity plans.
  • Experience supporting listed company remuneration governance and Board committees.
  • Proven ability to develop concise and impactful executive papers and present to senior stakeholders.
  • Strong influencing skills, executive presence and regional stakeholder management experience.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Career opportunity: High-visibility role with direct exposure to C-suite leadership and strategic regional transformation initiatives.



If you're ready to take on this leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Jillian Yeow
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7097708
Phone number
+60323024020

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Specialisation
Reward
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jillian Yeow
Consultant contact
+60323024020
Job Reference
JN-092026-7097708
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.