Compensation & Benefit Assistant Manager

Company Description

Sika was first established in Malaysia in 1989 and full operations commenced in 1991 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd, with the completion of its local head office and production plant in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the company has gained a leading position in the country with the acceptance and endorsement of its products for construction and industrial applications by local and international proponents.

In the Construction sector, our business activities cover the full spectrum of project types ranging from infrastructural development to buildings, from institutional facilities to manufacturing plants. We service our direct customers – concrete producers, contractors and distributors – and stay close to them through our central sales & marketing office in Petaling Jaya and a network of sales offices in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. In 2014 our presence in the Malaysian construction continued to grow when our Ipoh Plant was built and running to meet customer demands.

In Malaysia, our Industry Division is the clear market leader in the automotive glass replacement sector (AGR) and the “Sikaflex” brand is instantly recognized as a mark for quality, reliability and performance. In the automotive OEM sector, we are the approved supplier to top German car markets such as Mercedes Benz and BMW. Meanwhile, Sika leads the field in total bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection solutions for bus, truck and rail vehicle manufacturing, and for the assembly of appliances, industrial equipment and building components.

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd currently employs more than 340 people in Sales & Marketing, Technical Service, Finance, HR & Administration, Laboratory, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service and Warehouse.

Job Description

Payroll Management

• Manage the end to end payroll process ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely distribution
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, labour regulations and company policies
• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting payroll and take necessary actions to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with tax advisors and auditors to ensure timely filing of payroll tax returns, and manage audits related to payroll tax filings.
• Prepare and distribute internal and external payroll reports.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and filings for reporting and audit purposes.

Compensation Strategy Development:

• Design and implement compensation strategies to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Develop and manage pay-for-performance programs, including bonuses, incentives, and equity-based compensation.

Job Evaluation & Salary Structure:

• Analyze job roles and responsibilities to establish proper job classifications and salary levels.
• Create and maintain salary grids to ensure consistency and equity across the organization.

Benefits Administration:

• Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), and wellness programs.
• Partner with vendors to evaluate, select, and manage employee benefit plans.
• Stay informed of new benefit trends and work with Manager to assess and implement programs that meet employee needs.

Compliance and Legal Adherence:

• Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Monitor legal changes and regulations in compensation and benefits areas and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Prepare reports for audits and work with external auditors to ensure compliance.

Employee Communication:

• Develop and deliver clear communication strategies regarding compensation and benefits programs to employees.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding salary, benefits, and compensation-related inquiries.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions on compensation and benefits policies.
• Prepare reports and presentations on compensation and benefits metrics for manager.

Performance Management Support:

• Partner with HR leadership and managers to support performance appraisal processes, ensuring alignment with compensation strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs and make recommendations for improvement.

Expatriate Management:

• Oversea the expatriate assigned to Sika Malaysia ensuring their payroll management and Employment / Dependent pass application are managed on a timely manner.

Others:

• Undertake project work as necessary to improve HR Compensation and Benefits services; and
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested.

Security:

• Maintain Sika information with appropriate secrecy and adhere to policies regarding confidential information
• Maintain confidentiality of formulation at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HRM or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefit management.
• Proven experience in salary benchmarking, benefits design, and job evaluations.
• Experience with compensation software and HRIS systems.
• Familiarity with global compensation and benefits practices is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills including PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet applications;
• Familiar with Employment Act and Government Statutory Regulations
• Familiar with HRIS software and hands on experience of payroll software
• Strong organisational and communication skills;
• Able to work independently and in a team environment;
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia; and
• Strong inter-personal, leadership and management skills.