Head of Total Rewards, Asia Pacific

Aon is in the business of better decisions – are you?

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about making our colleagues and clients successful.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

We are looking for a Head of Total Rewards, Asia Pacific who will contribute to the formulation and design of Aon’s Total Rewards (TR) strategy, and lead its design, implementation, regulatory compliance, communication and administration at the regional level, working in partnership with the relevant global and regional stakeholders. You will report into the Vice President, Compensation and helix reporting line to the Chief People Officer, Asia Pacific.

What will you achieve in the next 12 months?

Tailoring Aon’s TR Strategy and programs to regional requirements and supplement with regional programs and solutions

Leading the implementation of the TR strategy and agenda in a consistent manner across the region

• Maintaining and encouraging expertise in TR
• Handling program design, consultation, some program delivery and raised employee/ manager issues that require additional interpretation and resolution.

What will a day in the life look like?

Design & Delivery

• Serve as the subject matter expert for leading practices in TR, and develop future legislation and market trends
• Review pay structure and benefit programs to ensure alignment with Aon reward philosophy, objectives, pay structure, and other market requirements; adjust programs, as appropriate
• Lead regional TR programs and regularly benchmark them to remain competitive in the market
• Partner with the Global Centre of Excellence (COE) to analyse TR programs in relation to comparable industries and other benchmark data
• Develop programs or recommend changes to existing programs to establish and maintain competitive benefits positioning and ensure internal equity and cost effectiveness
• Ensure regional TR programs are current regarding trends, practices, and costs and in-line with overall company philosophy regarding market competitiveness
• Maintain knowledge of government regulations/legislation influencing regional TR
• Build and lead pay structures within the region
• Track and lead senior executive compensation
• Train and educate HR and the business on Aon’s pay philosophy and practices
• Identify and evaluate rewards in labour market trends
• Evaluate TR external vendors
• Lead TR team and allow them to accomplish annual goals and objectives while providing individuals with developmental opportunities

Program Alignment & Governance

• Adapt global TR strategy and processes across the region and ensure alignment across countries, as appropriate
• Establish success criteria and assess performance of TR solutions and programs
• Provide TR content and direction to People Organisation Partners and People Operations for program implementations in the region/countries
• Develop regional TR policies in partnership with the Global TR COE (e.g., Asia Pacific local plus policies for global mobility)
• Act as a point of escalation for TR program and policy exceptions
• Regularly liaise with other regional and global TR resources to ensure alignment and maintain a shared culture and understanding of decisions
• Provide global TR oversight/guidance for countries going into renewal processes, on how they can provide more strategic TR advisory to their customers.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with functional resources (e.g., IT, Global COEs, HRBP, HR Operations, region/country HR leaders)
• Partner with HRBPs to tailor aligned TR programs to specific business needs, as appropriate
• Act as a trusted, senior TR advisor to Business Leaders, Finance, and HR on regional benefits issues, policies, standard methodologies, and processes.

What skills and experience will help you be successful?

• Developed subject matter expertise in total rewards, executive compensation and governance (as applicable), with an ability to demonstrate this knowledge to gain instant credibility;
• Worked in or led the total rewards function of a large multinational organisation with similar size and complexity to Aon. Experience in financial services or professional services is preferred;
• Prior experience effectively leading an experienced team, including mentoring and developing key and diverse talent.
• Understands the balance between excellence versus precision
• Creative and curious thinker who brings innovative ideas, new perspectives and passion;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills and relationship skills;
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

What you can expect from us?

As well as a competitive salary and comprehensive, flexible benefits package, in addition to your annual leave you will enjoy our “Aon Global Holidays”, our Employee Assistance Programme, and our enhanced mental health benefits.

We encourage a diverse workforce, and our hybrid work patterns enable a flexible, agile and inclusive environment to manage your wellbeing and life/work balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. This helps us deliver our very best work for clients and creates a culture of belonging for all.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow the skills, knowledge, behaviours, and networks that will help you achieve your fullest professional potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [email protected]

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