ESR is a leading Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager focused on logistics real estate, data centres, and energy infrastructure that power the digital economy and supply chain for investors, customers, and communities. Through our fully integrated real asset fund management and development platform, we strive to create value and growth opportunities for our global portfolio of investors. We offer our customers modern space solutions to realise their ambitions across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Total Compensation Management
- Lead the management of total compensation programs including base pay, variable pay (bonus, incentives), benefits, and recognition programs
- Ensure the company's total rewards package remains competitive and aligned with business strategy, employee value proposition, and market practices
- Partner with Finance and senior leadership to manage the total compensation budget and conduct cost-effectiveness reviews
Compensation Strategy & Program Design
- Develop and maintain salary structures, pay bands, and performance-linked incentive schemes
- Conduct regular job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and market competitiveness analyses
Recognition Program Management
- Design, implement, and oversee employee recognition programs that reinforce the organization's values, culture, and performance goals
- Develop frameworks for both monetary recognition (spot bonuses, gift vouchers, performance awards) and non-monetary recognition (public acknowledgment, service awards, peer-to-peer recognition platforms)
- Partner with business leaders to integrate recognition into daily management practices and employee engagement initiatives
- Measure the effectiveness of recognition programs through employee feedback, participation rates, and retention data
- Continuously improve recognition practices by aligning them with evolving workforce expectations, digital platforms, and generational preferences
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
- Establish and communicate C&B policies, guidelines, and governance processes
Stakeholder & Employee Engagement
- Partner with HR Business Partners and line leaders on compensation decisions, offers, and workforce planning
- Provide guidance and education to managers and employees on pay philosophy and benefits offerings
- Act as the subject matter expert on compensation and benefits for the organization
Analytics & Insights
- Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations on pay competitiveness, workforce costs, and total rewards effectiveness
- Prepare dashboards and reports for HR leadership, senior management and the Board
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Professional HR certification is an advantage
Experience
- 7-10 years (for Senior role) of relevant experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial capacity or leadership role. Demonstrated experience managing total compensation frameworks and budgets
- Proficient in conducting compensation analysis and HR analytics
- Proven track record in managing compensation structures, incentive schemes, and benefits administration
- Experience in HR systems (HRIS, payroll, analytics tools) and data reporting
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of compensation design methodologies, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and market surveys
- Proficiency in HRIS, Excel (advanced level), and data analytics tools
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with local labor laws and regulatory compliance in compensation and benefits
- Strategic thinking with a strong business and financial acumen
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic business environment
Benefits
Grow with us - Career growth and learning
We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.
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Our values and purpose
Our values are the foundation of everything we do—shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.
When you join us, you commit to three core principles:
- We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
- We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support
- We Think Beyond the Present: We don't just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.
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