Compensation Benefits Manager

We are hiring for Manager - Compensation, Benefits & PMS for Corporate Office, Bangalore.

About our Group

Landmark Group is one of the largest, most successful retail and hospitality conglomerates in the Middle East, Africa, and India.

Founded in 1973, the Group encourages entrepreneurship, which in turn has pioneered leading homegrown brands that are market leaders in their categories and are known to deliver exceptional value to customers.

In the last four years, the Group has doubled its store count and now has over 55,000 employees and operates over 2,300 outlets across 22 countries.

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Work Location: Bangalore - Work from Office

Please find the job description below:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive annual compensation benchmarking and salary review exercises.
• Manage the end-to-end increment and PLP process across business units.
• Prepare compensation structures, compensation sheets, and reward analytics.
• Administer and optimize the Performance Management System, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals.
• Participate in external compensation surveys and provide market intelligence insights.
• Review and update HR policies, employee handbook content, and HR process documentation.
• Manage employee benefits administration and insurance renewals.
• Ensure timely submission of employee and dependent data to insurance partners.
• Coordinate with Finance, HRBPs, Shared Services, and external vendors for rewards and benefits governance.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong business acumen and commercial understanding.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Project management and execution excellence.
• Problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation data.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in retail, FMCG, manufacturing, or diversified business groups.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of compensation governance and best practices.
• Experience presenting compensation insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Familiarity with HR analytics and dashboard reporting tools.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Compensation & Benefits frameworks and reward strategies.
• Hands-on experience in:
• Annual Compensation Benchmarking
• Increment & Merit Planning
• Performance Linked Pay (PLP) Administration
• Salary Structure Design
• Job Evaluation & Compensation Analysis
• Performance Management Systems (PMS)
• Compensation Surveys & Market Benchmarking
• Employee Benefits Administration (GMC, GPA, GTLI, OPD, Gratuity)
• Proficiency in HRMS and PMS platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills for analytics, reporting, and presentations.
• Strong data analysis and financial modelling capabilities.

Educational Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Certifications in Compensation & Benefits, HR Analytics, Rewards Management, or HR Technology will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards, Performance Management, and Employee Benefits Administration.
• Experience in managing annual compensation reviews, incentive programs, and performance management cycles in a large, multi-business environment.
• Exposure to HRMS/PMS platforms and compensation benchmarking methodologies.
• Experience working with insurance providers, survey consultants, and senior business stakeholders.