Compensation Specialist

About the Company : Our client one of the world's leading global suppliers of technology and services, offers end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 22,700 associates, it’s the largest software development centre for the company. This Technology Powerhouse has a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

About the Role : They are looking for the role of a 'Compensation Specialist'

Responsibilities :

• Compensation Strategy and Planning : Support in developing and implementing compensation strategies and structures aligned with the organization's policies, while considering local market conditions in India. Work on competitive benchmarking and analysis of compensation packages to ensure the company remains competitive in the market. Collaborate with senior HR leadership to help define and implement pay philosophy and merit increase guidelines.
• Salary Structure Design : Review and recommend actions to align internal pay practices with external market data, creating and maintaining a structured salary scale. Define hiring ranges for various cohorts to support talent acquisition team in line with organizational objectives.
• Compensation Data Management & Reporting : Lead and manage the compensation survey participation process, ensuring accurate data submission. Provide in-depth analysis and reporting on compensation data, including pay equity, market competitiveness, internal consistency, and regulatory compliance. Participate and contribute in annual compensation budgets and work with finance teams to ensure alignment with financial goals. Create and manage compensation dashboards as per business goals with regular consulting insights provided to HR Leadership teams on possible actions to be taken at appropriate times.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight : Ensure adherence to local and global company policies, particularly in India. Participate and contribute to statutory reporting requirements related to compensation, including compliance with government wage regulations and tax structures.
• Total Rewards Program Management : Manage reward programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and culture, with special focus on employee satisfaction and retention in the Indian market. Collaborate with the benefits team to design comprehensive total rewards packages that include base pay, bonuses and benefits. Drive harmonization and alignment among various organization entities as per guidance provided by leadership.
• Stakeholder Management and Advisory : Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, business leaders, and HR partners on compensation-related matters. Provide guidance and support to local HR teams in India regarding compensation decisions, negotiations, and compensation philosophy alignment. Work closely with shared service(s) teams to enable / equip them to support compensation processes. Help build the Compensation Shared Services concept for India.
• Technology & System Implementation : Lead or support the implementation of compensation management systems, integrating them with HRIS for seamless data management. Ensure effective use of technology to streamline compensation processes, reporting, and analytics.

Qualifications : MBA-HR

Experience : 7 plus years of relevant experience.

Required Skills :