Head of Compensation & Benefits, Fintech Start-up

Hands-on Head of Compensation & Benefits position, new headcount
About the Company
Our client is a dynamic fintech startup on a mission to transform the financial services landscape through innovation and technology. With a growing footprint across Asia and beyond, they are building scalable, secure, and user-centric platforms that empower individuals and businesses alike.

The Opportunity
We are partnering with our client to identify a strategic and hands-on Head of Compensation & Benefits. This is a newly created, high-impact role for an experienced C&B professional who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. As an individual contributor, you will work closely with senior leadership to build and scale the company’s total rewards strategy from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement compensation structures, job leveling frameworks, and equity programs
  • Develop performance-linked incentive schemes aligned with business goals
  • Lead benefits strategy and manage vendor relationships across regions
  • Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analysis
  • Collaborate with finance and leadership on budgeting and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations
  • Build scalable processes and tools for compensation reviews
  • Educate employees and managers on total rewards philosophy
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • 7+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally in high-growth or startup environments
  • Prior experience in a top-tier HR consulting firm is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills; proficiency in Excel and HR analytics tools
  • Strategic thinker with strong execution and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Fluent in
    Mandarin and English
    (both written and spoken)
  • Comfortable working independently and building from scratch
Why This Role?
  • Opportunity to shape the total rewards strategy at a high-growth fintech
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
  • Competitive compensation and equity offering
  • Fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative culture

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
HongKong
Specialism
HR
Ref:
1278263

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Isis Yu, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: 22307981

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