Reward Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Reward Manager – Philippines

Location: Bonifacio Stopover Corporate Center, Manila

Reporting To: Senior Reward Manager - Greater Asia

Purpose of the Role

The Reward Manager plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing total reward strategies and programs for the country. This includes compensation, benefits, and global process execution to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Reward Strategy & Business Partnering
• Act as the primary interface for HR Business Partners and leadership on reward matters.
• Design and deliver country reward roadmap aligned with global principles and local needs.
• Balance global guidelines with local market realities to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
• Compensation & Pay Review
• Lead annual pay review process, ensuring accurate data validation and reward differentiation.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis using external surveys (Mercer, Aon, Korn Ferry).
• Recommend pay scales, salary increase budgets, and maintain internal equity.
• Benefits Management
• Design, implement, and administer local benefits programs (health, insurance, retirement plans).
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and compliance.
• Global Process Execution
• Serve as focal point for global reward processes such as Annual Pay Review (APR), Living Wage audits, and MyReward system.
• Ensure seamless execution and reporting of global initiatives
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to local legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness and data hygiene across all reward processes.
• Communication & Capability Building
• Cascade reward philosophy and policies to employees and HR community.
• Build capability within HR teams through training and engagement sessions.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s or HR certification preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in compensation & benefits, payroll or total rewards, ideally in a multinational/FMCG environment, 5+ years of experience in overall HR (including reward).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (Workday, SuccessFactors).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of local employment laws and reward best practices.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape reward strategies in a dynamic, purpose-driven organization.
• Access to global learning and career development platforms.
  
  

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: Philippines City: General Trias Calabarzon Company Website: http://www.unilever.com Job Function: Compensation & Benefits Company Industry/

Sector: Manufacturing

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