C&B Manager

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose of The Role:

The Manager – Compensation and Benefits (C&B) is responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s compensation and benefits and corporate reporting.

This role works closely with the Head of Human Resources and Administration, the HR management team, and relevant stakeholders to establish compensation and benefits policies that support personnel cost management, internal equity, and external competitiveness.

The position is responsible for decisions related to the introduction or cancellation of compensation and benefits policies and for managing relationships between the C&B department and other HR units and employees.

What You’ll Do: 

• Designs the set of different compensation and benefits policies.
• Implement the organization’s reward strategy so compensation and benefits outcomes meet current and future business needs and align with internal and external market positioning.
• Design basic compensation structures including grading system, job evaluation system, job description policy, and promotion policy aligned with corporate culture and values.
• Coordinate compensation processes such as salary planning, bonus planning, and incentive scheme development.
• Provide company benefits including bonus, long service award, retirement pay, medical expenses, staff insurance, wedding benefit, funeral benefit, loans, etc.
• Provide advice and policy interpretation to staff regarding human resources management issues.
• Provide confidential assistance in labor negotiations and compile salary and other data for government authorities as required.
• Work with Head of HR and HR Management team to develop overall C&B strategy and policies, ensure local compliance, and submit proposals for management approval.
• Design compensation and benefits packages and bonus programs aligned with the company’s strategic plan to maximize organizational value.
• Evaluate, improve, develop, and implement salary structures, compensation, welfare, benefits, and allowance policies and systems.
• Track compensation and benefits benchmarking data through salary surveys and job matching to guide hiring decisions.
• Manage annual performance evaluation and HR budget including mid-year and year-end processes, performance bonuses, merit increases, and promotions.
• Ensure salaries and benefits comply with current legislation related to human rights and pay equity.
• Renew compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee needs.
• Identify trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees.
• Develop HR reports and conduct in-depth analysis to ensure system and legal compliance.
• Supervise full payroll cycle including payroll reconciliation and headcount reports.
• Supervise and maintain employee database including new hires, promotions, transfers, salary increments, and terminations in HRMS and hard copy records.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and organizational structure.
• Prepare and manage HR cost budgeting aligned with annual business plans and manpower movements.
• Provide consultancy and initiate new projects related to HR cost budgeting and monitoring.
• Ensure annual HR cycles such as merit increases, promotions, headcount, and budget planning are completed on schedule.
• Apply analytical skills to transform HR processes from analog to digital or from traditional to modern systems.
• Advise senior management on salary levels and adjustments to ensure internal and external fairness.
• Support implementation of regional HR projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Must-Have: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in HR functions, including compensation and benefits, HRIS, payroll, performance management, and labor law compliance
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.

• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.

• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.

• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.

• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.

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