AVP, Rewards & Strategic HR

About UOB
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.
Job Description
About the Department
The Human Resources function balances organisational aspirations and employee needs, as we accelerate and strengthen people capabilities to enable sustainable business growth at UOB. Our team of Human Resources specialists are guided by four employee commitments: do what is right, build meaningful careers, make a real difference and lead by positive example.
Overview of the Role
Provide expert consultation on Total Rewards and Performance Management to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and effective implementation. The role also supports budget planning, HR analytics, and the coordination of HR initiatives, including digitalization and process improvements.
Job Responsibilities
Total Rewards
• Provide analysis and recommendations to develop, review, and implement Compensation, Benefits, and Recognition guidelines, ensuring effectiveness, cost efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and employment standards.
• Act as SME for Compensation, Benefits and Performance by providing expert advice and consultation to stakeholders; manage Performance and/or Pay Review processes and/or benefits surveys.
• Act as the escalation point for complex and technical issues related to Performance Management and/or Total Rewards.
• Apply job evaluation methodologies and guidelines, advising stakeholders on job grading, structure, and internal equity.
• Advise stakeholders on Mobility guidelines, ensuring alignment with Group policies and frameworks and effective local adoption.
• Contribute to incentive governance, including reviewing and validating incentive and recognition payments to ensure compliance with approved incentive programs.
• Contribute to budget planning and forecasting, including ongoing budget management.
Strategic HR:
• Analyze Human Capital Management data; develop, enhance dashboards and analytics to support business and HR decision-making.
• Provide advisory support on employee data governance, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Represent Country HR in Group forums related to system enhancement and related initiatives.
• Act as a project coordinator for HR initiatives, including HR digitalization and policies and process improvements, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timelines and scope.
• Support other initiatives as assigned by Line Managers.