KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessing, designing, and implementing compensation programs to ensure competitiveness, fairness, transparency, and recognition of impact.
• Support alignment of TR strategy with overall region growth charter
• Partner with Global Total Rewards teams to align on global and local compensation programs ensuring cultural and market relevance.
• Perform effective due diligence in the company's Merger and Integration efforts and smooth transition of processes. Institutionalize Merger and Integration efforts with suitable policy amendments and communication
• Drive alignment between compensation programs and business priorities, ensuring they support talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Oversee the design and administration of competitive benefits programs across the benefits landscape
• Drive innovation in benefits and wellness programs to enhance employee value proposition.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for Total Rewards in India, advising on complex compensation and benefits issues.
• Collaborate and influence senior business leaders, HRBPs, and finance teams to address strategic Total Rewards priorities.
• Conduct and scale training and communication programs to ensure employees and managers understand Total Rewards philosophies and offerings.
• Coach and develop team member to build high capabilities and ensure high performance within the Total Rewards function.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or related HR roles within a matrixed organization or MNC is strongly preferred.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership
• Experience of full project life cycle of large acquisition, from concept through implementation
• Proven expertise in managing complex compensation structures, benefits programs, and working knowledge of statutory compliance in India.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align Total Rewards strategies with organizational goals.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast paced environment with competing priorities

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related discipline preferred