Success Factor Compensation & Variable pay lead

Avensys is a reputed global IT professional services company headquartered in Singapore. Our service spectrum includes enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, business process automation and managed services. Given our decade of success, we have evolved to become one of the top trusted providers in Singapore and service a client base across banking and financial services, insurance, information technology, healthcare, retail and supply chain.We are currently looking to hire a Success Factor Compensation & VP lead. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your skill set, achieve job satisfaction and work-life balance. More details as below.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWe are seeking a SuccessFactors Compensation & Variable Pay Lead to drive the design, configuration, and delivery of compensation and variable pay solutions within a complex, global enterprise operating across multiple business clusters, legal entities, and joint ventures.The role will lead the end-to-end delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules across multiple instances, ensuring alignment with global compensation strategies, local regulatory requirements, and evolving business needs.Key Responsibilities1. Compensation & Variable Pay Solution DesignLead the design and configuration of SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable Pay modules across multiple instances.Define global compensation templates, plans, and workflows while accommodating regional and legal entity variations including documented region-specific plan variations (proration logic, payout calendars, plan suspension/redesign scenarios).Translate compensation strategy and business rules into scalable, configurable solutions.Design and implement salary planning, bonus programs, and merit-based pay structures; assess and document SF capability boundaries for executive compensation and LTI, and define integration/handoff requirements for external LTI/shares vendors.2. Multi-Instance Strategy & HarmonizationDrive compensation solution harmonization across multiple SAP SF instances.Identify opportunities for standardization of compensation plans, guidelines, and eligibility rules across clusters.Establish governance standards for configuration management, testing, and release cycles.3. Variable Pay & Incentive Program DeliveryDesign and deliver variable pay programs including annual bonuses, sales incentives, spot awards, and performance-linked payoutsConfigure eligibility rules, proration logic, funding models, and payout calculationsEnsure alignment between variable pay design and business performance frameworks, including configuration of integration with Performance & Goals Management to consume calibration outputs in variable pay worksheets4. Integration & Data ArchitectureDefine integration requirements between Compensation/Variable Pay and:Employee Central (job, org, pay data)Performance Management (ratings, calibration outputs)Payroll and finance systemsEnsure data accuracy, consistency, and auditability across compensation flowsSupport data migration and conversion activities for compensation-related data5. Compliance, Governance & ReportingEnsure compensation solutions comply with local labor laws, pay equity regulations, and internal policiesDesign and deliver compensation analytics including SAP SuccessFactors Story Reports (SAP-delivered suite), executive dashboards, and ad hoc reporting.Support audit readiness through proper documentation and controls6. Stakeholder Management & Team LeadershipPartner with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and IT stakeholders across regionsLead and mentor a team of functional consultants and analystsDrive workshops, requirement gathering, and solution walkthroughs with business and technical teamsAct as the subject matter expert (SME) for all compensation and variable pay related decisions7. Business Value RealizationAlign solution design to core business outcomes:Improved accuracy and efficiency in compensation cyclesReduced manual effort and processing timeEnhanced data quality to support pay equity and analyticsImproved employee and manager experience during compensation eventsEstablish KPIs and value tracking mechanismsREQUIREMENTS8+ years in HR technology with deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Variable PayProven experience as a Compensation Lead or Senior Consultant on large-scale, global HR transformation programsExperience handling:Multi-instance SAP SF compensation landscapesGlobal organizations with multiple legal entities, pay structures, and currenciesEnd-to-end compensation cycle delivery (planning, approval, payout)Functional & Technical ExpertiseStrong knowledge of:SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, Variable Pay, and related modulesCompensation plan design, budgeting, guidelines, and eligibility rulesPay equity, market benchmarking, and total rewards frameworksExperience with:Integration with Employee Central, Performance Management, and PayrollCompensation data migration and conversionCompensation reporting and analytics (Story Reports, Ad Hoc Reports)Transformation & InnovationStrong understanding of:Compensation trends including pay transparency and pay equityApplication of AI / GenAI in compensation analytics and decision supportAutomation of compensation workflows and approval processesLeadership & Consulting SkillsAbility to:Lead cross-functional teams and manage delivery across multiple workstreamsTranslate complex compensation business rules into system configurationsInfluence senior stakeholders including Total Rewards and HR leadershipManage competing priorities across clusters and geographiesRequired QualificationsSAP SuccessFactors Compensation and/or Variable Pay certification are required.Working knowledge of Performance & Goals Management (PMGM) and payroll integration principles, given the direct dependencies between compensation cycles, performance outcomes, and payroll executionExperience with global pay structures, multi-currency compensation, and cross-border compliance.Exposure to Total Rewards strategy, executive compensation, or incentive plan design.Experience in highly regulated or complex global industries.WHAT’S ON OFFERYou will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.To submit your application, please apply online or email your UPDATED CV in Microsoft Word format to [email protected]. Your interest will be treated with strict confidentiality.CONSULTANT DETAILSConsultant Name: Keerthana RamakrishnanAvensys Consulting Pte LtdEA License 12C5759Privacy Statement: Data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Personal data provided will be used strictly in accordance with the relevant data protection law and Avensys' privacy policy.