A Global Logistic Group M&A Project — C&B Integration

Project Background

Following the acquisition of an industry peer, a global logistics giant initiated a Compensation & Benefits (C&B) integration project across Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Significant discrepancies in job structures, pay frameworks, and benefit schemes required an immediate and systematic integration process.

Scope of Integration

• Job Mapping & Level Alignment - Mapping and aligning job titles and grades to establish a unified organizational structure

• Pay Structure Harmonization - Standardizing salary payment frequency, bonus calculation methodology, commission structures, and annual increment cycles

• Benefits Alignment - Covering annual leave, medical insurance, retirement schemes (mandatory contributions), and long service awards

Key Challenges

• Balancing internal equity and external competitiveness to maintain employee trust and morale.

• Managing varying expectations and sensitivities across diverse employee groups and geographies

• Ensuring talent retention and operational continuity post-acquisition

Project Execution

• Developed multiple integration scenarios covering salary grading, incentive mechanisms, and benefits harmonization

• Conducted detailed financial modeling and impact analysis for each scenario

• Presented pros-and-cons comparison and proposed a recommended solution

• Supported leadership presentations, employee communication, and implementation execution

Project Outcomes & Value

• Achieved harmonized C&B structures within the approved budget

• Successfully retained key talents and ensured organizational stability

• Enhanced fairness and consistency across the new platform, strengthening employee engagement and trust

• Set a benchmark for future cross-regional integrations by ensuring smooth cultural and structural alignment