Total Reward Manager

About TechvifyTechvify is a fast-growing AI & Software Development Services company serving global clients, with strong focus on English-speaking markets and Japan. We operate across Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, and soon Australia.
From 2026 onward, Techvify is entering a new phase of professional governance, ESOP implementation, and sustainable scale, with a clear ambition to become strategic-investor and selective M&A ready.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a Total Rewards Manager to design and operate a structured, scalable, and governance-driven compensation backbone for Techvify. You will report directly to the CHRO and work closely with Finance, Accounting, and Business Leaders. This role exists to help the company:
· Build structured Salary Band architecture across 500+ employees
· Control Labor Cost Ratio and workforce economics
· Ensure clean, compliant, and audit-ready payroll operations
· Design performance-linked compensation frameworks
· Co-build ESOP governance foundations
· Move C&B from administrative to strategic governance and decision support
Key Responsibilities1️⃣ Compensation Architecture & Governance· Design and implement Salary Band structure across Job Levels
· Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
· Conduct structured salary benchmarking (IT services, international markets preferred)
· Establish compensation approval workflow and governance discipline
· Ensure compensation frameworks are defensible, transparent, and audit-ready
2️⃣ Performance-linked Compensation & Incentives· Design structured bonus and incentive mechanisms aligned with business outcomes
· Support Revenue & Delivery incentive alignment
· Standardize Business Performance Bonus governance
· Monitor impact of variable pay on margin and cost structure
3️⃣ Labor Cost & Workforce Economics· Monitor Labor Cost Ratio and Revenue per Employee
· Support workforce budgeting and headcount cost modeling
· Provide scenario analysis for growth planning
· Highlight structural risks in labor cost allocation
· Contribute to disciplined cost governance across entities
4️⃣ Payroll & Compliance Governance· Ensure 100% payroll accuracy and compliance
· Clean up legacy payroll inconsistencies
· Standardize compensation-related policies
· Maintain cross-entity governance consistency (Vietnam, Japan, Singapore, Australia)
5️⃣ ESOP Governance Support (2026 Focus)· Co-design ESOP framework with CHRO
· Support economic modeling and guardrails
· Ensure documentation, traceability, and governance clarity
· Coordinate with Finance for operational readiness
6️⃣ Technology & Continuous Improvement· Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to enhance compensation analytics and documentation
· Apply structured international methodologies rather than ad-hoc practices
· Continuously benchmark global best practices in Total Reward
· Proactively redesign and upgrade compensation systems as the company scales
What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)· Salary Band structure formalized and adopted company-wide
· Labor Cost Ratio monitored with clear visibility and discipline
· Payroll system cleaned, standardized, and compliant
· Performance-linked compensation framework defined and piloted
· ESOP framework design completed with governance clarity
· Compensation governance moves from reactive to structured and predictable
Candidate ProfileMust-have· 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits + Total Reward
· Experience in IT services, outsourcing, or project-based businesses
· Proven track record in salary band and compensation design
· Strong financial literacy and workforce cost understanding
· Strong governance mindset with hands-on execution ability
· High learning agility and structured thinking
· In-depth understanding of Job Architecture; hands-on implementation experience is a strong plus / highly advantageous.
Nice-to-have· Experience in multi-entity or international environment
· Experience and in-depth knowledge of executing HR operations, employment contracts, and relevant documentation for overseas markets (Singapore, ANZ, etc.), along with industry best practices.
· Exposure to ESOP or long-term incentive frameworks
· Familiarity with international compensation methodologies
· Comfortable using data tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows
Mindset & Fit· Is intellectually curious and continuously explores global best practices
· Applies structured, internationally aligned methodologies
· Is technology-enabled and proactive in adopting AI tools
· Is execution-driven and ownership-oriented
· Is comfortable working closely with a hands-on CHRO in a fast-scaling environment
What This Role Is NOT· Not a payroll clerk
· Not purely compliance or administrative
· Not a strategy-only advisory role
· Not detached from financial impact
Growth PathThis role is positioned as a foundational governance role with potential evolution into Head of Total Reward or broader People Governance leadership as Techvify scales.