About this role
The day-to-day work for the Total Rewards Business Partner in APAC involves serving as a key regional advisor, translating OpenAI’s global Total Rewards strategy into localized programs and practices across the Asia-Pacific region. This role requires a balance between high-level strategic guidance and hands-on operational execution, ensuring compensation and benefits programs are competitive, equitable, and scalable while respecting local market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
This individual will partner extensively with various internal stakeholders, including HR Business Partners, Recruiting, Finance, and Legal, to design, implement, and manage complex compensation and benefits initiatives. A core function involves leading market benchmarking and analysis to inform strategic decisions regarding pay structures and offer design across APAC. Furthermore, the role focuses on managing the execution of regional benefits programs, handling vendor coordination, and ensuring robust governance over all Total Rewards processes.
This role exists to support OpenAI's mission by attracting, rewarding, and retaining talent across the expanding APAC footprint. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that demands both strategic thinking—interpreting global philosophy—and operational rigor—ensuring data integrity and process automation. Success in this position depends on the ability to navigate cross-cultural complexities while driving improvements in the overall employee experience.
What you will do
- Serve as a trusted Total Rewards advisor across APAC, offering strategic and practical guidance on compensation, benefits, and market practices.
- Support the development and evolution of base pay structures, incentive programs, and equity frameworks to ensure global alignment and local competitiveness.
- Partner with the International Benefits Lead to manage the implementation and ongoing operation of APAC benefits programs.
- Lead compensation and benefits benchmarking and market analysis to generate thoughtful recommendations based on regional data and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate with Recruiting and HRBPs on offer design and compensation decisions, balancing market competitiveness with internal equity.
- Support the administration and governance of regional Total Rewards programs, focusing on controls, compliance, and data integrity.
- Develop clear communications to help employees and leaders understand complex compensation processes and program changes.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and scale Total Rewards processes and tools.
What you need
- Possesses over 10 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or broader Total Rewards, with demonstrated experience supporting programs across multiple APAC markets.
- Requires a strong understanding of APAC compensation and benefits practices, market dynamics, and relevant regulatory considerations.
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate complex market information into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence senior leaders and navigate nuanced Total Rewards discussions across diverse audiences.
- Should have strong project management capabilities to independently manage multiple complex initiatives in a fast-moving setting.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Recruiting, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams.
- A strong operational mindset focused on scalable processes, data integrity, and continuous improvement is necessary.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and building solutions while maintaining a focus on employee experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with automation tools
Benefits
- Hybrid work model of 3 days in the Singapore office per week
Questions candidates ask
What is the work model for this role?
This role operates under a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in the Singapore office for three days per week.
What is the expected compensation structure?
The posting does not specify the salary for this role.
What is the primary focus of the team?
The Total Rewards team designs and delivers compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable, innovative, and scalable, balancing global strategy with local market dynamics.
How is growth managed in this position?
The role requires the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives independently in a fast-moving environment, focusing on scaling processes and strengthening the operating model.