Total Rewards Section Head  

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for ohross, the Total Rewards Section Head oversees the Total Rewards team and is responsible for the design, administration, and communication of the University’s Total Rewards strategies. It is responsible for the:

• Design of Compensation and Benefit guidelines and policies based on systemic and systematic data analysis of the University landscape
• Review of all matters pertaining to compensation and benefits administration
• Final approval of routine implementation/administration of compensation guidelines and policies

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Strategy/Policy Development and Management

• Assists the ohross Director and Assistant Director in drafting the University’s Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) strategies.
• Develops with key University administrators the compensation and benefits philosophy and programs, in light of government laws and regulations, cost efficiency and effectiveness, industry competitiveness, and market volatility.
• Develops, reviews, implements, and communicates the Total Rewards policies and guidelines.
• Researches and benchmarks on total rewards trends that will impact the University.
• Oversees the documentation of the Section’s policies, procedures, and practices

II. Total Rewards Review and Evaluation

• Performs data and cost analyses that may be used to guide the management in making decisions during Collective Bargaining, implementation of total reward increases, etc.
• Designs measures to evaluate the total rewards programs and policies.
• Designs, updates, and monitors the University’s salary structure and compensation programs.
• Analyzes employee data and trends to generate recommendations, guide decision-making, and support the Section’s program.

III. Total Rewards Administration

• Oversees the compensation administration.
  • Prepares and recommends total rewards packages that may be offered to shortlisted candidates across employee categories
• Oversees the administration and implementation of employee benefits like retirement plans, health and life insurances, employee leaves, educational assistance, etc.
  • Oversees the accurate and timely implementation of benefits and scheduled salary deductions, as necessary.
  • Coordinates with Central Accounting Office for matters concerning payout of salaries and benefits
  • Keeps apprised of plan coverage, policies, and procedures of availment
• Attends to queries regarding compensation and benefits, and provides advice/guidance on total rewards.

IV. Coordination and Collaboration with Stakeholders

• Maintains linkages with insurance providers, brokers, government agencies, and other institutions that have direct involvement in the administration of employee benefits.
• Negotiates with partner organizations for special requirements.

V. School-based Account Management

• Liaises with one school unit for their HR-related concerns and requirements.
• Facilitates communication between the school unit and concerned sections of HR.

VI. Section Management

• Prepares and monitors the budget for the Total Rewards Section.
• Reviews the Section’s processes and systems to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service.
• Supervises the work and manages the performance of Section’s personnel.

VII. Performs other duties as may be required by the Immediate Supervisor and authorized representative.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A college graduate with a management background, preferably accounting major
• At least 7 years of relevant technical experience, including 3 years of managerial experience
• Has experience managing teams/people

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in accounting, cost estimation, and budget management
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits practices and policies
• Knowledge of labor laws as it pertain to employee compensation and benefits
• Knowledge of market-based, pay-for-performance compensation strategies
• Mastery in systems thinking, planning and organization, monitoring, coordination, supervision, and networking
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to details
• A strong sense of urgency balanced with quality-result orientation
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• People management skills
• Technologically savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and able to learn/utilize any HRIS database