Senior C&B Manager – Educational Institutional

A prestigious educational institution in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior C&B Manager to join their Human Resources Office.

This role offers you the opportunity to shape the organisation’s total rewards strategy, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting the mission to attract, retain, and engage high-calibre talent. You will be empowered to drive digitalisation initiatives, enhance compensation frameworks, and oversee benefits administration in a highly supportive environment.

Key responsibilities:

As Senior C&B Manager, you will be entrusted with responsibility for reviewing and enhancing compensation policies that underpin the institution’s ability to attract top talent.

• Regularly review, develop, and enhance compensation and benefits policies, regulations, salary structures, allowance schemes, and reward frameworks to ensure they remain competitive and compliant with industry standards
• Drive digitalisation of compensation and benefits workflows and systems by identifying areas for improvement and implementing technology solutions that streamline processes
• Oversee benefits design and administration including vendor management to ensure employees receive high-quality services and support
• Prepare headcount reports and compensation analytics for management to inform strategic decision-making regarding workforce planning
• Provide professional advisory on compensation governance and compliance matters to ensure adherence to legal requirements and best practices
• Support HR budgeting processes by contributing insights into compensation trends and workforce needs
• Assist with talent management initiatives within the Human Resources Office by collaborating with colleagues to foster an inclusive workplace culture
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively by communicating clearly with internal clients across departments regarding compensation matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the HR function by sharing your knowledge of industry benchmarks and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management in support of organisational goals

Candidate profile:

Your proven experience as Senior C&B Manager will demonstrate your capacity for managing complex reward frameworks within large organisations.

• Bachelor’s degree required; higher degree preferred for candidates seeking advancement in human resources roles within complex organisations
• At least ten years’ experience in compensation and benefits functions with five years in managerial positions demonstrating dependability in overseeing large-scale projects
• Expertise in compensation structures including job evaluation methodologies, benchmarking against industry standards, benefits design, compliance regulations, and policy development
• Strong analytical skills enabling you to interpret data accurately for reporting purposes as well as project management capabilities for driving digitalisation initiatives
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese allowing you to connect effectively with diverse stakeholders across departments
• Proven stakeholder management abilities including influencing skills that foster cooperation among colleagues from different backgrounds
• Professional certifications such as CCP or GRP are considered advantageous but not mandatory; willingness to pursue further training is highly valued
• Experience working within higher education or similarly complex organisations is preferred due to the unique challenges these environments present
• Ability to collaborate within teams while supporting communal goals through knowledge sharing and empathetic engagement with colleagues
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards in all aspects of compensation governance

About the company:

This renowned academic institution stands out for its unwavering commitment to employee well being through generous retirement scheme contributions at 15% of basic salary, comprehensive medical coverage, annual leave entitlements, contract-end gratuity arrangements, and flexible working opportunities tailored around individual needs. The organisation fosters a supportive leadership style that prioritises professional development via regular training sessions designed to expand your skillset. Employees benefit from being part of a knowledgeable network where ideas are shared freely among peers who value inclusivity.

What’s next:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on talent management strategies within a leading educational institution in Hong Kong, this is your chance—apply now!