Manager - Compensation and Benefits

Manager - Compensation and Benefits

We are seeking a Manager – Compensation & Benefits to join our global HR team. This individual will play a key role in designing, analyzing, and executing compensation and benefits programs. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a solid understanding of both local and international compensation practices.

What You'll do : 

1. Compensation

• Support the design, review, and administration of compensation and benefit programs.
• Provide Cost per Head (CPH) analytics – maintain budgeted CPH numbers, manage quarterly projections, and perform variance analysis.
• Lead annual compensation review processes including budgeting, pay structure updates, salary revision cycles, and promotion planning.
• Partner with Finance on accruals, forecasting, and reporting of compensation spend.
• Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analysis to ensure competitive pay positioning.

2. Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain advanced Excel models for compensation planning, CPH tracking, and reporting.
• Generate periodic reports and dashboards for leadership on salary costs, headcount, benefits utilization, and market trends.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.

3. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are compliant with local laws and regulations in each country.
• Document and update policies, processes, and governance standards.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to payroll, benefits, or compensation practices.

4. Stakeholder Management:

• Partner closely with HRBPs, Finance, and Leadership teams on compensation planning and decisions.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on compensation and benefits matters.
• Provide guidance and education to managers and HR colleagues on C&B frameworks.

What You'll need:

• Strong knowledge of compensation principles and practices across India and US (experience/exposure to UK and Portugal is an advantage).
• MBA from reputed institutes will be preferred.
• 6-8 years of relevant work experience in compensation management role.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with large datasets.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Good understanding of benefits programs and willingness to build deeper expertise across multiple geographies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global or multi-country HR setup.
• Familiarity with compensation surveys, benchmarking methodologies, and vendor management.
• Exposure to HR systems or compensation tools.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to manage C&B programs across four countries.
• High visibility role, partnering with global HR, Finance, and senior leadership.
• Growth opportunity to shape compensation and benefits strategy in a scaling organization.
• Collaborative, learning-driven work environment.

 

 

Experience Level

Senior Level