Compensation & Benefits Manager (C&B Manager)

Dat Bike

About The Role

• The Compensation & Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's compensation, payroll, benefits, personal income tax, social insurance, and total rewards programs to ensure:
• Attraction and retention of top talent.
• Market competitiveness.
• Full compliance with Vietnamese laws and regulations.
• Effective support for both local employees and expatriates.
• Provision of data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to Management.

1. Compensation Strategy & Salary Structure

• Design and manage salary structures, salary bands, job grading, and annual salary review processes.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking against relevant market data.
• Propose short-term and long-term incentive programs, including bonus and retention schemes.
• Advise Management on compensation structures and internal equity.

2. Payroll & Tax Administration

• Oversee monthly payroll processing, including salaries, bonuses, allowances, overtime, and deductions.
• Ensure accurate calculation and declaration of Personal Income Tax (PIT), Social Insurance (SI), Health Insurance (HI), and Unemployment Insurance (UI).
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and with strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to reconcile payroll and personnel costs.

3. Benefits Management

• Design and administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, annual health checks, meal allowances, and other welfare programs.
• Evaluate cost-effectiveness and market competitiveness of benefits programs.
• Liaise with insurance providers and other benefit vendors.

4. Expatriate Compensation & Mobility

• Manage compensation and benefits programs for expatriate employees.
• Advise and administer matters related to Work Permits, Temporary Residence Cards, and expatriate PIT obligations.
• Manage relocation, housing, schooling, and other expatriate allowances.
• Ensure compliance with labor, tax, and foreign exchange regulations.

5. Compliance & Legal Advisory

• Monitor and update regulations related to labor law, social insurance, personal income tax, foreign employee regulations, and foreign exchange control.
• Assess legal risks and recommend compliant solutions.
• Prepare documentation and liaise with government authorities during audits and inspections.

6. HR Systems & Automation

• Manage and optimize HRIS systems, especially MISA AMIS HRM.
• Automate payroll, leave, benefits, and reporting processes.
• Ensure HR data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.

7. Budgeting & Analytics

• Prepare annual personnel cost budgets.
• Analyze headcount costs, salary costs, and benefit costs.
• Develop dashboards and management reports.
• Recommend cost optimization initiatives while maintaining competitiveness.

8. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Clearly communicate and explain compensation and benefits policies to employees and Management.
• Handle sensitive compensation matters with sound judgment and strong persuasion skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with expatriates and senior leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• At least 2 years of management experience.
• Mandatory experience working with expatriates and international compensation matters.
• Experience dealing with tax authorities, social insurance agencies, and labor inspectors.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or high-growth startup environments is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese Labor Law, Social Insurance Law, Personal Income Tax regulations, foreign labor regulations, and foreign exchange regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets.
• Hands-on experience with MISA AMIS HRM or equivalent HRIS systems.

Language Skills

• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Core Competencies

• Excellent presentation and persuasion skills.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Proactive, accountable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as C&BM, HRM, Total Rewards.
• Experience in designing salary structures and job grading systems.
• Experience in HR digital transformation projects.

Benefits

• Competitive income.
• Meal support according to company policy.
• Social insurance.
• MIC insurance.
• Discount price to buy a Dat Bike.

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