Compensation Benefits Manager

Role: Head Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards

Location: Delhi

Years of experience : 12+ years into Indian and Global Compensation and Benefits

CTC Depending on the last drawn package

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Head of Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards to lead the organization's global rewards strategy. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Compensation & Benefits programs that support business objectives, attract and retain top talent, and ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness. The incumbent will have experience managing Compensation & Benefits for India and global markets, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and global reward philosophies.

Key Responsibilties

• Lead the organization's Total Rewards strategy, including Compensation & Benefits across India and global locations
• Design, implement, and continuously improve compensation structures, salary frameworks, incentive plans, bonus programs, and long-term reward strategies
• Manage Compensation & Benefits for India and globally, ensuring alignment with business goals and regional market practices
• Drive annual compensation processes, including salary benchmarking, merit reviews, promotions, bonus planning, and incentive administration
• Conduct market benchmarking using leading compensation surveys to maintain competitive pay practice
• Develop and administer executive, sales, and variable pay programs
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide strategic compensation guidance and reward solution
• Lead job evaluation, grading, role mapping, and organization-wide pay equity initiatives
• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and flexible benefits
• Utilize HR analytics and reward metrics to drive data-based compensation decisions and workforce planning
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership teams on budgeting, workforce costs, and compensation governance
• Lead and mentor the Compensation & Benefits team while driving continuous process improvement and digital transformation in reward management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred
• 12–18+years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards
• Proven experience as Head of Compensation & Benefits or in a senior Total Rewards leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing Compensation & Benefits for India and global operations
• Strong expertise in compensation design, benefits strategy, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, executive compensation, and variable pay
• Experience with HRIS, compensation tools, and analytics platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, analytical, and communication skills.