Total Reward Manager

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Total Reward Manager– APAC & China

The Senior Total Reward Analyst plays a critical role in providing expert guidance, coordination, and support for the effective implementation of total reward programs, policies, and practices across the APAC and China regions for all group companies in line with the Sonova Group Total Reward policies. The goal is to align these programs with Global Total Reward guidance and market best practices, thereby attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent. Additionally, the analyst provides strategic counsel, training, and support to the APAC and China Human Resources teams as needed, all while supporting the company's overarching strategic objectives.

You will be based in Shanghai, reporting to the APAC Total Rewards Director.

More about the role:

In this role you will power every reward decision with rock-solid market intelligence and flawless execution across APAC and China.

• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking
• Conduct end-to-end compensation & benefit surveys and proprietary spot analyses.
• Actively monitor industry trends and competitor practices to identify opportunities for differentiation and improvement in our total rewards strategy.
• Salary Structures & Annual Cycles
• Regularly review and update salary structures to reflect market changes and organizational growth and ensure alignment with the company's overall talent strategy.
• Support the implementation of new compensation and benefits programs that align with the company's strategic goals and objectives in the APAC and China regions e.g. annual salary review cycle, annual EEAP nomination cycle etc.
• Job Evaluation & Governance
• Calibrate every APAC & China role with HRBPs using Standard Grading; keep job catalogue current and compliant. Vet all pay-change requests against global guidelines; flag risk and recommend fixes.
• Turn employee & job data into quick-hit insights on levelling gaps, pay equity or promotion bottlenecks.
• Data Analytics & Improvement
• Work with local SSC and global TR project team to implement changes. Utilize advanced data analytics tools to gain deeper insights into employee and job data and develop actionable recommendations for improving our total rewards programs.
• Benefits Design & Vendor Management
• Benchmark retirement, risk and wellness schemes; negotiate renewals that balance cost, compliance and employee experience.
• Maintain vendor scorecards; lead RFPs when required.
• Compliance & Risk
• Ensure every programme meets local labour, tax and data-privacy statutes; support internal and external audits with full documentation.

More about you:

• 5+ years of progressive C&B or Total Rewards experience in multinational environments, preferably medical device, life-science or tech.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Statistics or Business; Master's or global CCP (WorldatWork) strongly preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with at least two major survey databases (Mercer, WTW, Radford, Aon).
• Advanced Excel & Power BI skills; SAP SuccessFactors or ADP experience a plus; Python knowledge welcome.
• Comfortable managing multiple Asian currencies, regulatory regimes and collective-bargaining environments.
• Analytical mindset with forensic attention to detail; ability to deliver executive-ready insights under tight timelines.
• Collaborative style that builds trust with HRBPs, Finance, Legal and business leaders at all levels.
• Native-level Mandarin and fluent English; additional APAC language an advantage.

More about what we offer:

As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.