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Remuneration Specialist

Application deadline
Place of work
32/F BDO Life Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Contract
Open-ended
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The Remuneration Specialist provides support and administrative services which has a direct impact on the operational response of the organization.

Within the Deployment Service Group, the Remuneration Specialist is responsible in setting the (re)hiring salaries in adherence to the existing compensation policies, including adjustments to calculations related to modifications in position grading, hardship categories, or cost-of-living allowances during the assignment, including mobility allowances, of HQ and field mobile employees.  

To this end, they are responsible in coordinating with all other actors involved in the deployment process.

They ensure consistency of their service delivery in line with the defined service level agreement and in accordance with ICRC policies and Swiss Labour laws.

Main responsibilities

Operational support

  • Supports the Team Leader in daily operations through case management and provides expertise in resolving issues that require further assessment against established processes and policies
  • Supports the Team Leader in projects by contributing to impact analysis of changes on procedures and current ways of working
  • In charge of coordinating the remuneration-related concerns and activities of deployment with all stakeholders involved (Talent Manager, HR Manager, Payroll, Employees)
  • Analyse and provide suggestions, feedback, and best practices to the Centre of Expertise for Rewards
  • Identifies and utilizes appropriate escalation and communication channels while independently collaborating with Subject-Matter Experts
  • Takes charge of the workload distribution

Deployment management

  • Collects required information in order to determine the total salary package (e.g. position id, employee job and compensation history) and enters the information in the HRIS tool (job requisitions) for every new assignment and extension of HQ and Field mobile employee in compliance with applicable policies
  • Calculates (re)hiring salaries for Field mobile employee and sends them to the Talent Managers based on the information shared by the recruitment team and Talent Managers
  • For HQ Assignments, calculates rehiring salaries for HQ mobile employee and sends offer letters to the employees based on the information shared by the HR Managers
  • Informs the Field mobile employee of their options on how to take their hardship incentive
  • Enters data in the HRIS tool (SuccessFactors) and ensure replication in the payroll software (Strategic) relating to salaries and allowances
  • Ensures annual salary reviews are applied for HQ and Field mobile employee in compliance with applicable policies
  • Ensures that changes in position grading, hardship categories, and cost-of-living rate are reflected in the salaries of HQ and Field mobile employee based in compliance with applicable policies
  • Perform peer-to-peer validation of all remuneration-related activities

Customer support
Responds to complex questions received from employees and other HR functions about travel, visa, medical, including luggage and freight entitlements, in consultation with various Subject-Matter-Experts  

Selection requirements

  • University Degree in Human Resource Management, Administration, Information Systems or equivalent
  • Minimum three years’ experience in a shared services environment.
  • Proven proficiency in HR Information Systems (preferably PeopleNet, SAP)
  • Understanding of Compensation and Benefits
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English  
  • Workability with figures, knowledge in accounting an asset
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Must be open to working in Makati City, Philippines 

What we offer

  • Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
  • An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
  • Training opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule 

How to apply

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive and updated resume along with their motivation letter. Only applications received through the career page link will be pre-screened/processed.

Deadline of application: 06 March 2026
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only. 

About us

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization that protects and assists people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence around the world. It is present in over 100 countries, and its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ICRC's Manila Shared Services Center (MSSC), based in Makati City, Philippines, carries out a range of global functions, including reporting, financial, logistical, human resources and other services.

The Remuneration Specialist provides support and administrative services which has a direct impact on the operational response of the organization. 

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