Total Rewards Lead

Mekari is Indonesias no. 1 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company. With our ecosystem of software solutionsincluding Mekari Jurnal Mekari Talenta Mekari Qontak and Mekari Flex we aim to facilitate entrepreneurs and leaders as they accelerate the digital transformation of their businesses.

In our 10 years of journey we have reached over 1 Million platform users and were not planning to stop any time soon. We need more people like you: builders and owners with calculated ambition who are ready to #ElevateThroughImpact and raise Indonesias software standard.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability deep understanding of compensation frameworks (including variable pay and ESOP) and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver fair motivating and scalable reward systems.

Key Responsibilities

A Total Rewards Lead (often titled Manager or Director) is a strategic human resources professional responsible for designing implementing and managing an organizations holistic rewards programs. The goal of this role is to attract motivate and retain top talent by ensuring the companys total rewards package is competitive fair and aligned with business objectives.

The Total Rewards concept goes beyond just salary and encompasses all aspects of what an employee receives in exchange for their work.

Key Responsibilities of a Total Rewards Lead

1. Strategy and Design

• Develop and Execute Total Rewards Strategy: Design a comprehensive strategy that covers compensation benefits well-being recognition and professional development ensuring alignment with the organizations business goals culture and financial plans.

• Compensation Structure: Design implement and maintain the companys salary structures pay grades and job levelling frameworks.

• Incentive Programs: Oversee the design and administration of variable pay programs including short-term incentives (bonuses) long-term incentives (equity/stock options) and sales commission plans.

2. Market Competitiveness and Compliance

• Market Benchmarking: Conduct regular market research and salary benchmarking to ensure compensation and benefits offerings are competitive within the industry and local labor markets.

• Pay Equity: Analyze compensation practices to ensure internal equity and compliance with federal state and local pay regulations.

• Compliance: Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with legal requirements and reporting standards.

3. Benefits Administration

• Manage Benefits Programs: Oversee the administration and vendor management for all employee benefits such as health insurance retirement plans (e.g. 401k/pensions) life insurance and paid time off (PTO).

• Wellness Initiatives: Develop and manage employee well-being programs to support the physical mental and financial health of the workforce.

4. Leadership and Consultation

• Annual Processes: Lead and manage the annual compensation review cycles merit increases and open enrollment for benefits.

• Consulting: Serve as an expert consultant to senior leadership and HR Business Partners on complex rewards issues including new hire offers retention strategies and organizational changes.

• Data and Analytics: Utilize HRIS and rewards data to analyze program effectiveness identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Finance Business Administration or a related field.

5 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits (often moving into a lead/manager role).

Professional certifications like Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) are often preferred.