The Reward Specialist is assigned to the Reward, HR & Health Services Division (BPRS) within the Budget, People, and Management Services Department (BPMSD), based at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines (relocation required, with reasonable relocation expenses covered). The role reports to the Director, BPRS and oversees junior team members. As Reward Specialist, you will manage and lead the HR Services team focused on employee lifecycle processes, ensure reward and HR policies and processes are managed appropriately, and lead the HR Service Desk team to manage staff queries and meet service level agreements. Responsibilities include: leading the Employee Lifecycle team in onboarding, relocation, and offboarding processes; overseeing staff certifications; ensuring clear communications to staff; liaising with the Reward Policy team on policy exceptions; and overseeing supporting systems and tools including enhancement projects. You will manage the HR Service Desk team, drive service-level improvements and digitization of HR records, and maintain accurate knowledge articles in the ServiceNow platform. People management duties include supervising Employee Lifecycle and HR Service Desk teams, monitoring performance, and supporting staff learning and development. Qualifications: a university degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Economics, Social Sciences, or related fields, preferably post-graduate; minimum 6 years relevant HR management experience with international experience across multiple countries, preferably in international development finance institutions or multinational organizations; preferably certified by recognized HR associations such as CIPD, IPMA, or ASTD. ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the ADB careers portal at https://www.adb.org/careers/260815 (Reference Number 260815). Closing Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT).