Head of Total Rewards, APAC

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.

Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection.

Ansell is seeking a dynamic and highly strategic leader for the key role of Head of Total Rewards, APAC & Global Programs, based in either Malaysia or Sri Lanka. This pivotal position is responsible for providing comprehensive leadership for the Total Rewards function across the APAC region, while also assuming global ownership for Market Intelligence & Best Practice, Compensation Analytics, and the strategic governance of Total Rewards for our both Professional and Production Worker population, with a specific focus on Benefits & Welfare Harmonization and Wage & Compliance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving regional excellence and building globally consistent frameworks.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

What your role will be?

APAC Regional Leadership

• Act as the single point of accountability for all Total Rewards matters in APAC.
• Develop and execute regionally aligned compensation and benefits strategies.
• Lead and mentor the APAC Total Rewards team to ensure effective delivery of key programs (e.g. annual compensation cycles, benefits, and market pricing).
• Serve as a strategic advisor to APAC HR and business leaders on reward matters.

Global Program Ownership

• Market Intelligence & Analytics\: Drive global compensation insights, analytics, and benchmarking to support data-driven decisions.
• Manufacturing Rewards Strategy\: Lead compensation and benefits frameworks for both professional and production workers globally, including shift pay, incentives, and wage compliance.
• Benefits Harmonization\: Develop consistent principles for welfare programs across manufacturing sites to ensure governance and employee experience.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• 10–13 years of progressive Total Rewards experience in both regional and global roles.
• Proven success in harmonizing benefits programs across APAC markets.
• Strong background in compensation, compliance, and wage practices for production/hourly workforces.
• Solid experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Skilled in market intelligence, survey management, and compensation analytics.
• Strong leadership capabilities in managing teams and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or related) and certifications like CCP, CBP, or CSCP are a plus.
• Strategic mindset with operational execution strength.
• Effective communicator with strong business acumen.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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