TD SYNNEX

Director, Total Rewards APJ

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Full time

Job Purpose

Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, the Director, Total Rewards is responsible for the regional execution, translation, and adoption of global Total Rewards programs across APJ, while leading region‑specific Total Rewards strategies in response to business growth and transformation.

The role serves as the primary Total Rewards lead for the APJ region, partnering closely with the Regional VP HR, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to ensure global Total Rewards products are implemented effectively and consistently, while addressing regional market, regulatory, and business requirements. The role also provides regional insights and feedback to inform the ongoing evolution of global Total Rewards strategy.

Key Responsibilities

A. Global Total Rewards Product Execution

  • Leads the regional execution and adoption of global Total Rewards products, ensuring consistent application while addressing regional regulatory, market, and business requirements
  • Partners closely with HR leaders and HR Business Partners to translate global Total Rewards strategy and programs into effective regional execution plans
  • Leads regional readiness, training, issue resolution, and roll‑up reporting for global programs, including the Annual compensation Review (ACR) cycle and Management Incentive Plan (MIP), in alignment with centrally designed processes and governance
  • Advises and influences regional senior leaders on Total Rewards programs, trade‑offs, and implications within the global framework
  • Implements and communicates the global benefits strategy within the region, partnering with the global benefits team and regional stakeholders to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and market competitiveness
  • Provides structured regional feedback, market insights, and implementation learnings to the Total Rewards leadership team to support continuous improvement of global Total Rewards products

B. Regional Total Rewards Strategy & Business Support

  • Serves as the APJ Total Rewards lead for regional business change initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, workforce harmonisation, and organisational redesign or restructuring
  • Holds primary accountability for the design, governance, and execution of regional commercial incentive programs, ensuring plans are aligned to regional business priorities, performance objectives, and market practices

  • Develops and executes region‑specific Total Rewards approaches to support business transformation, growth, or cost actions, within global governance and policy frameworks
  • Advises regional HR and business leaders on the Total Rewards implications of organisational change, restructuring, and workforce planning decisions
  • Leads the evaluation and re‑evaluation of new and existing roles in support of regional transformation initiatives, applying the global job evaluation methodology consistently
  • Identifies and utilises appropriate market data and benchmarking sources to support regional decision‑making, ensuring roles are competitively and appropriately positioned
  • Leads, coaches, and develops regional Total Rewards resources, fostering strong partnership with HRBPs and consistent application of Total Rewards practices across the region

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or related HR disciplines
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required
  • Demonstrated experience leading and executing Total Rewards initiatives in a complex, multi‑country environment
  • Proven ability to translate strategy into operational execution with strong attention to detail and governance
  • Experience coaching, developing, and leading people, including through matrixed and dotted‑line structures
  • Strong analytical capability, with experience leveraging market data and insights to inform decision‑making
  • Ability to lead complex, multi‑country change initiatives in partnership with regional HR and business leaders
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise leaders at all levels of the organisation
  • Resilient and effective under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Key Skills

Business Partnerships, Change Management, Communication, Stakeholder Influence, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Total Rewards Strategies

At Tec D, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What’s In It For You?

  • Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
  • Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
  • Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
  • Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
  • Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At Tec D, a TD SYNNEX Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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