Compensation and Benefits Manager

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the overall management of China compensation and benefits. Continuously develop and manage the compensation and benefits systems/policies to support talent attraction and retention based on company strategy. In charge of employee relations management and employee life cycle management by continuously improving the employee experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Management

a) Review attendance reports in accordance with attendance policies.

b) Prepare payroll data and calculate payroll together with the service vendor, ensuring accurate and on-time monthly payroll in line with salary policies.

c) Provide payroll-related reports and analysis to Finance.

d) Manage social security, housing fund and individual income tax related matters.

e) Lead annual personnel cost budgeting and quarterly forecast updates.

f) Conduct internal and external salary benchmarking through job matching and remuneration surveys with analysis, and propose annual merit increase guidelines accordingly.

2. Benefits Management

a) Manage benefit programs in China to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

b) Work with the US team on RSU management, including grant, vest and sell processes, as well as SAFE/tax-related reporting.

c) Continuously optimize e.l.f.'s benefit structure and keep it attractive in line with market best practices.

3. Employee Life Cycle Management

a) Manage employee onboarding and exit processes.

b) Maintain accurate and complete employee information and master files (both hard copies and electronic records).

c) Administer labor contracts (execution, termination, renewal, etc.) and probation management.

d) Support employee certificate issuance, including income proof, residence permit points and Hukou-related applications.

e) Support severance compensation calculation and conduct termination discussions when required.

f) Continuously improve the employee experience through process optimization to sustain high engagement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or above.
Minimum 5 years of C&B working experience, preferably in foreign companies within the FMCG industry.
3+ years of team management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Good English verbal and written communication skills.
Strong data analysis skills.
Teamwork spirit with good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Quick learner, proactive, hard-working, honest, reliable, organized and detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility.