Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Role Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Compensation & Benefits professional to drive analytics, execution, and continuous improvement of global compensation and benefits programs.

This role is part of the global Total Rewards team, supporting multiple regions and business units. It is ideal for someone who operates with high independence, brings strong market intelligence, and partners closely with HRBPs, Finance, and business leaders to influence reward decisions. The position also plays a key role in people analytics, data-driven decision-making, and cross-organizational HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation (Core Focus)

Independently manage global compensation cycles (merit, promotions, bonuses) for assigned business units

Perform market benchmarking using global survey data (Mercer, WTW, Aon) and provide actionable insights

Conduct pay equity and internal parity analysis across regions, recommending data-driven interventions

Support design and maintenance of global salary structures, pay ranges, and job evaluation frameworks

Advise HRBPs and managers worldwide on compensation decisions, offers, and retention cases

Benefits Management

Support administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across regions

Interface with vendors and regional stakeholders for service delivery, renewals, and cost optimization

Conduct benchmarking and recommend enhancements aligned with local market practices and global philosophy

Support benefits communication and employee awareness initiatives

Analytics & Insights (High Ownership Area)

Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and models on global compensation trends, pay positioning, and cost impact

Provide data-driven insights to support workforce planning and budgeting discussions

Lead people analytics efforts including data consolidation, analysis, and executive-level presentations

Analyze effectiveness of rewards programs and propose improvements

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compensation and benefits programs align with global policies and local regulatory requirements

Maintain documentation and support internal/external audits

Contribute to development and enhancement of Total Rewards policies and SOPs

Projects & Global Collaboration

Support and lead cross-organizational HR projects and global initiatives

Partner closely with HRBPs, Finance, and Talent Acquisition globally

Collaborate with global rewards teams to ensure alignment and consistency

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for compensation and benefits topics across the organization

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

MBA / PGDM in HR – preferred

7–10 years of Compensation & Benefits experience in a global organization

Experience in telecom, technology, or product-based companies – strong advantage

Key Skills & Expertise

Strong hands-on experience in compensation analytics and global benchmarking

Advanced Excel skills (modeling, data analysis); Power BI / Tableau – advantage

Experience with HRIS platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.)

Solid understanding of job evaluation frameworks and pay structures

Knowledge of multi-country compensation and benefits practices

Strong business acumen and ability to translate data into actionable insights

Behavioral Competencies

High ownership and ability to work independently

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority

High attention to detail and data accuracy

Collaborative mindset in a matrixed global environment