Asia Performance & Rewards Senior Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and influential Performance & Rewards Senior Manager to lead initiatives that shape a dynamic culture of engagement, recognition, and motivation across the Asia region. This pivotal position involves designing and executing innovative performance management frameworks and reward programs that align with business objectives and inspire top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement global performance and compensation strategies at the regional level, ensuring effective localization and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on complex performance and rewards issues, offering expert advice and tailored solutions.
• Develop and sustain competitive regional reward schemes consistent with Pandora’s global frameworks and organizational goals.
• Monitor and assess local practices across multiple countries, partnering with HR Directors to address priorities and opportunities.
• Oversee employee wellbeing initiatives and direct harmonization of benefit offerings to maintain consistency and enhance employee value.
• Lead multi-country teams to encourage collaboration and high performance across the region.
• Ensure all programs comply with global policies and local legal regulations.
• Drive continuous innovation and improvement of reward strategies to elevate the employee experience and foster business growth.
• Serve as a global lead for specific performance & reward specializations or critical projects, embedding regional insights in program development.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of seven years’ senior-level experience in rewards management, with performance management knowledge beneficial.
• Background in global companies, preferably within retail or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience working across multinational environments managing diverse reward and performance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver competitive and motivational reward systems.
• Strong strategic and tactical thinking with expertise in regional and global reward management.
• Effective communicator able to articulate vision, set priorities, and manage organizational change aiming to boost retention and performance.
• Experience in HR or reward business partnering advantageous.
• Solid leadership qualities and people management skills.
• Excellent influencing and communication capabilities.
• Proficient in data analysis and financial management.
• Familiarity with SuccessFactors is a plus.

Company and Location Highlights

Pandora is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace culture. Since 2021, the company has expanded its global workforce by 40% while reducing attrition by 25%, supported by strong internal mobility and inclusive leadership. Benefits include performance-linked rewards, global leadership development access, and a culture encouraging creativity and individuality.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, diversity, and craftsmanship, Pandora offers a platform for purposeful leadership within a globally recognized brand.

Based in Singapore, this role is located in a vibrant, innovative city recognized for its multicultural environment and sustainability initiatives, ideal for Pandora’s regional team operations.

About Pandora

Pandora is the world’s leading jewellery brand, specializing in designing, crafting, and marketing accessible luxury jewellery created from high-quality materials. The brand operates in over 100 countries with approximately 7,000 points of sale, including over 2,800 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around 39,000 people globally and pursues sustainability through using 100% recycled silver and gold. The company is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half across its value chain by 2030, with revenues of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025.