APAC Total Rewards Specialist

Job Description

This job is located at our APAC Home Office Shanghai, China.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Compensation:
  • Advise and educate HRBPs and business leaders on compensation structures, and bonus programs
  • Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders on pay decisions, and job evaluations to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
  • Create effective, efficient, and easy to understand custom reports and dashboards to assist in making fact-based compensation decisions
  • Research and resolve individual compensation challenges
  • Build a consultative and collaborative relationship with HRBPs, recruiters, and business leaders to carry out change management projects that create more efficient total reward processes and procedures
  • Handle the seasonal and year-end processes including promotions, merit, and bonus payments
  • Benchmark roles to salary surveys, maintaining global alignment as appropriate
  • Support the annual pay competitiveness review process, including market analysis, budget allocation, and communication strategies
  • Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation programs, policies, and guidelines – recommend revisions that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and business objectives
  • Provide compensation insights and costing to Finance team partners
  • Partner with payroll on tax questions
• Benefits Administration:
  • Oversee the administration of associate (i.e., employee) benefits programs
  • Onboard associates in region by assisting with benefit enrollment process and answering questions as needed
  • Maintain partnership with payroll regarding benefit enrollment process
  • Analyze trends and metrics to inform program designs and ensure that benefits offerings are cost-effective and competitive
  • Maintain relationships with external vendors and consultants to ensure that services are delivered to a high standard and represent good value for the company
  • Coordinate supplemental insurance plan renewals, collaborating with Mercer to engage with vendors for rate negotiations, ensuring contracts are finalized, and adjusting coverage as necessary through internal partnerships
• Total Rewards Process Management:
  • Partner cross-functionally on communication strategies to ensure associate understanding and appreciation of total reward offerings
  • Monitor regulatory changes in region to ensure programs and structures are fully compliant
  • Ensure all compensation and benefits processes are documented and that records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Partner with Legal and HRBP team on global offer, bonus agreement, and contract templates

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in a compensation role
• Proven experience in compensation and benefits within the APAC region, with a strong understanding of regional variations in employment practices and legislation
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to manage large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive data appropriately
• Attention to detail, passion for quality work and timely delivery
• Excellent planning and prioritization, problem solving, and business partnering skills

    

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities. 

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: 

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual companywide review process
• Medical insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Thursdays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and five work from anywhere weeks per year, not fixed policies but will be based on business needs)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER