About Us

Partior is a next-generation fintech infrastructure company founded by DBS Bank, J.P. Morgan and Temasek to transform global payments infrastructure. Built on distributed ledger and next-gen blockchain technologies, Partior’s unified ledger network is designed to eliminate friction in cross-border settlement, deliver 24×7 atomic settlement across currencies, and unlock new liquidity capabilities for financial institutions.

At Partior, you will be part of shaping the future of financial infrastructure and enabling real-time, cross-border, multi-currency clearing and settlement.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Compensation & Benefits Specialist to build, design, and scale our total rewards framework in a high-growth startup environment.

This role goes beyond administration — you will shape our compensation philosophy, create scalable structures, and ensure our reward programs drive performance, retention, and long-term business sustainability.

You will work closely with leadership to ensure our pay and equity strategy supports company growth while remaining competitive and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation Strategy & Framework Design

• Design and refine the company’s compensation philosophy and salary structures.
• Develop and maintain job architecture, grading frameworks, and salary bands.
• Design variable pay structures, incentive schemes, retention programs, and ESOP frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between compensation, performance, and business outcomes.

2. Annual Reward & Review Cycles

• Lead the annual salary and bonus review process end-to-end, including modelling, calibration, and implementation.
• Conduct scenario planning and financial impact analysis to support leadership decisions.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and well-governed processes.

3. Market Benchmarking & Governance

• Participate in compensation surveys and conduct benchmarking analysis.
• Provide data-driven recommendations on pay positioning and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with local labour legislation and regulatory requirements across markets.

4. Advisory & Business Partnering

• Act as the subject matter expert for all compensation and benefits matters.
• Advise leadership on job offers, promotions, equity grants, retention cases, and incentive calculations.
• Support performance management design to ensure clear linkage between results and rewards.

5. Reporting, Analytics & Systems

• Prepare compensation analytics and reports for leadership and Board discussions.
• Improve and streamline C&B processes and systems to support scaling.
• Maintain strong governance and data integrity across reward processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant Compensation & Benefits experience.
• Strong experience in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Proven track record in designing job architecture, salary bands, and variable pay programs.
• Experience with equity/ESOP design and implementation is highly preferred.
• Experience in both consulting and in-house corporate environments is an advantage.

Nice-to-Haves

• Regional or multi-country compensation exposure.
• Experience implementing or optimising HRIS/compensation systems.
• Exposure to Board or Compensation Committee reporting.
• Experience supporting rapid scaling (e.g., doubling headcount, entering new markets).

Key Attributes & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and commercially minded.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Collaborative team player who values open and transparent communication.