Head of Compensation & Benefits, Greater China, Shanghai (CN)

Our client is a multinational organisation with a substantial global footprint and a particularly strong presence in China. The company has not only adapted to but thrived amidst dynamic market changes. It is currently building significant momentum in both its business operations and organisational development.

The Head of Compensation & Benefits for Greater China is a strategic leadership position with dual reporting lines to both the Global Head of C&B and the Greater China Chief Human Resources Officer. As a core member of the China leadership team and the global C&B Centre of Excellence, this role is pivotal in shaping and executing the regional rewards strategy. This position leads a dedicated specialist C&B team for Greater China, driving initiatives that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. The role is further supported by operations functions for related administrative and executional matters, allowing a focus on high-impact strategic design and alignment.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses a strategic mindset coupled with deep, hands-on expertise in Compensation & Benefits. The ideal professional will excel at developing and handling diverse, complex C&B strategies to support business objectives. A critical requirement is a comprehensive understanding of an end-to-end business setup, from commercial and corporate functions to manufacturing and operations. This holistic perspective is essential for designing rewards programs that are both strategically aligned and operationally effective across the entire organisation.

This position presents a great opportunity to influence senior leaders and directly shape business strategy. The successful candidate must be ready to roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves in the work, as this is a company with strong entrepreneurial roots and a hands-on culture. It offers exceptional exposure to the senior leadership population, representing a solid opportunity to make a significant impact at the highest levels of the organisation.

This role operates within a highly matrixed organisation, which will demand exceptional stakeholder management skills. You will need to affect changes in a very sensitive manner, requiring a high level of maturity and proven change management experience to ensure successful implementation.