Regional Manager, Total Rewards

About Daraz

Founded in 2015, Daraz is South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar. It empowers more than 100,000 active sellers with world-class marketplace technology to reach the fast-growing consumer class in a region of 500 million people. Through Daraz Express and Daraz Pay, it operates the most efficient and digitalized logistics and payments infrastructure in its markets. Daraz’ vision is to be a champion of South Asia serving 100 million customers and businesses by 2030

For more information, please visit www.daraz.com.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Total Rewards Manager to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will partner closely with business leaders and HR colleagues to design, implement, and manage comprehensive total rewards policies and programs that support our organizational objectives and strengthen our employee value proposition.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership

• Develop a deep understanding of the business and industry landscape to ensure total rewards strategies align with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to understand emerging needs and trends.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to drive total remuneration processes and lead new initiatives.

Policy Review and Development

• Review, develop, and implement competitive total rewards policies and programs, including compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives.
• Ensure policies are up to date, compliant with legal regulations, and responsive to business changes.
• Oversee day-to-day policy operations and the rollout of new practices.

Annual Review Cycle Management

• Manage the annual compensation review process, including salary benchmarking, performance/merit cycles, incentive/bonus planning, and long-term incentive design and administration.

Project Leadership

• Lead and deliver on all rewards-related projects, such as salary structure reviews, benefits redesigns, and recognition programs.
• Ensure timely execution, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication of project outcomes across the organization.

Consultation and Advisory

• Serve as an internal subject matter expert for HRBPs and managers on total rewards matters.
• Provide guidance and training to HR and business leaders to ensure clear understanding and consistent application of rewards policies.

Partner Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants for compensation surveys, benefits providers, and third-party administrators.
• Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate favorable contracts as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred
• Extensive experience in total rewards, compensation & benefits
• Strong numerical, analytical, and advanced Excel skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of tax implications and legal compliance requirements related to compensation and benefits
• Proven ability to partner effectively with business leaders and HR teams
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in managing external vendors and successfully implementing rewards programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and senior managers, perform well under pressure, and prioritize work effectively

What we offer:

• International working environment in a start-up setting, and a unique opportunity to learn from the best in e-commerce (Alibaba Group)
• A platform to learn from Alibaba's world-leading ecosystem
• Rigorous training and exposure in team management, leadership, business analytics, and operations
• An opportunity to train the next generation of business leaders in the e-commerce industry
• Competitive salary and incentive package