Total Rewards Manager

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The Total Rewards Manager will support EY’s compensation and benefits programs in the Philippines, helping ensure competitive, equitable, compliant, and business-aligned reward practices. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, finance, or a related field; several years of experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, or total rewards; strong analytical and Excel skills; and familiarity with Philippine employment regulations. The candidate is expected to manage salary reviews, benchmarking, incentive and benefits analysis, reporting, policy implementation, and stakeholder communication. Success requires discretion, accuracy, commercial awareness, project-management capability, and the confidence to advise leaders and collaborate with HR teams across the organization.

About the employer

EY, or Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services. It operates across numerous countries and supports businesses, governments, and institutions with audit, risk management, technology transformation, financial advisory, and workforce-related solutions. EY Philippines has offices and teams serving local and international clients, with work spanning professional services, technology, finance, operations, and business support. The firm promotes the purpose of building a better working world and generally emphasizes integrity, inclusiveness, continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. Employees may work with regional and global colleagues and gain exposure to complex organizations and multinational projects. A Total Rewards Manager contributes internally by shaping compensation, benefits, recognition, and reward policies that help EY attract, motivate, and retain talent while supporting regulatory compliance and business priorities.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in business-process services, technology, finance, healthcare, education, tourism, engineering, and multinational shared-service centers, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Clark. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and Southeast Asian connections. Lifestyle options range from Manila’s busy urban living and extensive dining scene to Cebu’s beaches and a slower island pace. The country has thousands of islands, with popular destinations including Palawan, Boracay, Bohol, and Siargao. English is widely used in business, although learning basic Filipino is helpful. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while dependents require separate documentation. Relocation planning should include housing, healthcare, traffic, taxes, and typhoon exposure. International schools and modern amenities are available in major cities, but costs and infrastructure vary considerably by location.