Why this role?

The Manager, Performance & Reward is responsible for the design, implement, and manage the company’s performance management, remuneration and reward framework to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives. The role drives a high-performance culture while ensuring accountability, transparency, and strong governance as required of a public listed company.


Job Descriptions:

Performance Management

Develop and enhance the Group’s Performance Management System (PMS), defining KPIs, OKRs, and behavioral competencies.

Lead the end-to-end annual and mid-year performance review cycles, ensuring 100% on-time completion.

Provide expert guidance to HODs on KPI setting and rating calibration to ensure consistency, fairness, and transparency across the Group.

Analyze performance data to identify talent gaps, coaching needs, and succession readiness.

Oversee the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process for underperformers.

Compensation, Benefits & Governance

Conduct annual salary benchmarking and recommend competitive structures (50th–75th percentile) aligned with Malaysian market data.

Manage the annual merit increase, promotion adjustments, and bonus cycles.

Prepare strategic papers for the Remuneration Committee (RC) and Board regarding executive pay, bonus budgets, and incentive plans.

Lead job grading exercises using established methodologies (e.g., Mercer, Hay).

Ensure strict adherence to the Employment Act 1955, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, Income Tax Act, SOCSO, and EPF regulations.

Incentive Planning & Variable Pay

Design and monitor variable pay schemes, including sales commissions, project incentives, and Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP/ESOS).

Perform quarterly audits on incentive payouts to ensure ROI and financial alignment.

Reward Analytics & Reporting

Develop comprehensive reward dashboards (compa-ratio, pay gaps, turnover cost).

Collaborate with Finance for precise budgeting of salary, bonus, and benefits.

Support ESG/Sustainability reporting regarding pay equity and diversity metrics.

Policy, Communication & Change Management

Develop and standardize HR policies across all subsidiaries.

Act as the lead communicator for reward initiatives, conducting briefings to ensure employee buy-in and manager capability.

To identify any inefficiency in daily operations and suggest improvement proposal where possible.

To deliver the result within value system of EITA.


Are you the one?

Qualification

Degree in HR, Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.

At least 10 years of experience in C&B, rewards, or performance management.

Prior experience in a public listed company or MNC preferred.

Professional certifications would be advantage: Mercer/Hay job evaluation certification

High integrity and confidentiality.

Strong analytical and critical thinking.

Excellent stakeholder and conflict management.

Business acumen and ability to work with C-suite.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Possess own transport and willing to work at Bukit Raja, Klang.

Technical Skills & Professional Knowledge

Strong knowledge of Malaysian labour laws and Bursa Malaysia HR governance.

Compensation design and job evaluation frameworks.

Proficiency in HR analytics, Excel, and HRIS

Understanding of financial modelling and incentive plan design.

Strong reporting and presentation skills (RC & Board level).



How this career benefits you?

Permanent role

5 days work week

Sport club activities

Ample and free parking space

On-the-job training and guidance

Weekly free meatless lunch

Yearly performance bonus

A sustainable & public-listed company

All statutory benefits, medical & insurance

Good opportunity to climb the corporate ladder in the future