The Opportunity:

This position is accountable for the development and maintenance of Total Rewards (TR) policies and programs that allow the Company to attract, reward, motivate and retain high-calibre talent within the Manulife IT Delivery Center Asia Inc. (MITDC) business units in Philippines. Programs and policies will conform to Manulife Corporate Rewards philosophy and allow Asia-wide application but local adaptation.

The position has direct responsibility for Asia-wide programs and acts as a consultant to local HR Partners on country-specific policies.

We are looking for someone with:

• University degree or equivalent work experience. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or math-related field, preferred. Post-graduate degree in a business or finance discipline would be an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant business experience as a Rewards practitioner in large, progressive organizations. BPO/ITO experience in the financial services would be valuable. Consulting experience would be an asset.
• A seasoned technical specialist, with expertise in direct compensation, incentive plans, and, group insurance and retirement benefits. Demonstrated ability to develop large-scale and department-specific compensation and incentive programs
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory regimes, specifically, tax and employment law, compensation and benefits regulation, and how they impact on rewards programs
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills and experience presenting to senior executives. The ability to synthesize technical material and policies into easily-understood language
• Ability to think conceptually and exercise flexibility and judgment in assessing business issues in a continuously changing dynamic environment.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to local customs, practices and ways of doing business
• Excellent consulting, listening, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to build relationships, act as a trusted advisor to all levels within the organization, impact and influence the direction of the organization and of individuals.
• Excellent analytical skills, project management and vendor management experience.
• Team player who can easily handle shifting priorities.

On the job you will:

• Develop and promulgate a principle-based, pan-Asian TR program that meets the needs of a diverse group of MITDC businesses while adhering to the Corporate TR philosophy and guidelines
• Develop and maintain formal cash compensation management programs and processes, including, market pricing, job evaluation and fixed remuneration management. Adapt these for local administration, taking into account market, legal, regulatory and cultural specifics.
• Develop cost-effective employee benefit and retirement plans that meet MITDC norms and conform to local regulations, while remaining administratively simple.
• Develop and maintain general and specialized cash incentive plans that meet MITDC needs. Plans for Corporate officers will be integrated with Company-wide bonus and equity plans.
• Ensure alignment between performance and compensation.
• Develop communication programs to introduce, explain and maintain awareness of the TR package provided to staff.
• Consult on program administration processes with HR Shared Services Team.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes
• You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone

Our commitment to you:

• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better
• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success
• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry
• Our best. Every day.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Standard - Required) At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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