Job Description

Role: Global Rewards Specialist Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Job type: Full time, permanent - hybrid Why QS At QS, our culture fosters a flexible working environment that encourages our employees to own their career whilst personally and professionally thriving. We collaborate, respect, and support each other - and as a company, our values underpin these. Our mission is to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, and to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to achieve that potential. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another and become stronger together, which enables us to achieve our goal. At QS, you\'ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape, full of exciting and interesting challenges where you can drive positive impact across the business. As a Global Rewards Specialist, this is what you\'ll be doing: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Global Rewards Specialist to join our People & Workplace team. As our Global Rewards Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our rewards and recognition programs. Your role will be pivotal in driving our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and ensuring that QS attracts, retains, and motivates top talent. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of compensation and benefits practices, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for creating a positive employee experience. The Global Rewards Specialist role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our rewards strategy and make a positive impact on employee engagement and satisfaction. Role responsibilities: Rewards Program Design: Collaborate with People & Workplace leadership and cross-functional teams to develop global innovative and competitive rewards programs that align with QS\' strategic business objectives and support our employer branding efforts. Compensation Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and salary benchmarking to ensure our global compensation packages remain competitive and attractive to potential candidates while adhering to budgetary guidelines. Benefits Administration: Oversee the administration of global employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, pension, and other perks, ensuring seamless enrolment, compliance, and employee understanding. Incentive Administration: Responsible for the administration of sales commission plans, including the issuance of sales target/payout letters and sales commission payout calculations. Performance-based Incentives: Develop and manage performance-based incentive programs that motivate employees to achieve their goals and align their efforts with our performance metrics. Performance Administration: Support performance management programs, including annual goal setting and mid/yearly review. Assist in the Annual Compensation Review process by providing data analysis and insights to support people managers on decision-making. Recognition and Rewards Programs: Design and implement recognition initiatives, including awards, employee appreciation events, to foster a culture of recognition and boost employee morale. Data Analysis: Utilise data-driven insights to assess the effectiveness pf rewards programs, identify areas for improvement, and make data-backed recommendations to enhance the overall employee experience. Communication and Training: Effectively communicate rewards programs to employees, providing training and guidance where necessary, and addressing any enquiries. External Stakeholders: Collaborate with external vendors and providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs to our teams. Key skills and experience: Bachelor\'s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field. Proven experience in compensation and benefits management, preferably within a fast-paced, global organisation Strong knowledge and experience of compensation practices, benefits administration, and any necessary HR regulations. Analytical mindset with a proficiently in data analysis and reporting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with HRIS, Microsoft Excel and compensation software/ tools is desirable. Certification in Compensation, Benefits, or related HR fields is advantageous. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information. So, who are we and what do we do QS is the world\'s leading provider of services, analytics, insights, and intelligence to the global higher education sector - supporting university excellence across the world. Our student recruitment and enrolment solutions enable universities and business schools to connect with talented individuals seeking to further their academic progress and career development. Our portfolio of professional services includes consultancy, student mobility and academic partnerships management, and branding solutions. We publish highly visible and influential rankings of international universities, including the QS World University Rankings which reaches a global audience of hundreds of millions of people. Founded in 1990, our activities span across 50 countries, working with over 2000 of the world\'s leading higher education institutions and over 12,000 employers. Headquartered in London, QS has over 700 employees globally with offices in Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, and the USA. QS keeps growing organically, through acquisition and by recruiting top talent across key regions. We take investing in our people very seriously. As standard you will have: Competitive base salary Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only) Flexible working options, including hybrid or remote 20 days annual leave, plus public holidays Generous maternity and paternity leave Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and MiCare health A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture But that\'s not all. Outside of these standard benefits we also offer resources to allow professional growth and wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset: Free subscription to the Calm App - the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups Strong recognition and reward programs - including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event Support for volunteering and study leave Free subscription to LinkedIn learning - with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme Brand new breakout and relaxing spaces in office Like what you\'ve heard Great, apply now! As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it\'s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space. Equal opportunities QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.

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