Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

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 unitsPerform market benchmarking using global survey data (Mercer, WTW, Aon) and provide actionable insightsConduct pay equity and internal parity analysis across regions, recommending data-driven interventionsSupport design and maintenance of global salary structures, pay ranges, and job evaluation frameworksAdvise HRBPs and managers worldwide on compensation decisions, offers, and retention cases

Benefits Management

Support administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs across regionsInterface with vendors and regional stakeholders for service delivery, renewals, and cost optimizationConduct benchmarking and recommend enhancements aligned with local market practices and global philosophySupport 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 impactProvide data-driven insights to support workforce planning and budgeting discussionsLead people analytics efforts including data consolidation, analysis, and executive-level presentationsAnalyze effectiveness of rewards programs and propose improvements

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compensation and benefits programs align with global policies and local regulatory requirementsMaintain documentation and support internal/external auditsContribute to development and enhancement of Total Rewards policies and SOPs

Projects & Global Collaboration

Support and lead cross-organizational HR projects and global initiativesPartner closely with HRBPs, Finance, and Talent Acquisition globallyCollaborate with global rewards teams to ensure alignment and consistencyAct as a subject matter expert (SME) for compensation and benefits topics across the organization

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related fieldMBA / PGDM in HR – preferred7–10 years of Compensation & Benefits experience in a global organizationExperience in telecom, technology, or product-based companies – strong advantage

Key Skills & Expertise

Strong hands-on experience in compensation analytics and global benchmarkingAdvanced Excel skills (modeling, data analysis); Power BI / Tableau – advantageExperience with HRIS platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.)Solid understanding of job evaluation frameworks and pay structuresKnowledge of multi-country compensation and benefits practicesStrong business acumen and ability to translate data into actionable insights

Behavioral Competencies

High ownership and ability to work independentlyStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilityAbility to influence stakeholders without formal authorityHigh attention to detail and data accuracyCollaborative mindset in a matrixed global environment