This role is responsible for driving Compensation & Benefits (C&B) initiatives and supporting the implementation of C&B topics aligned with business priorities, talent strategy, and governance requirements. The incumbent will work closely with the Head of Compensation & Benefits, SEIL, to execute compensation programs, deliver analytics-driven insights, and ensure operational excellence across C&B processes.

The role is based in Gurgaon.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation Strategy Execution:

- Support the design and implementation of compensation programs aligned with business needs and budget guidelines.

- Translate reward philosophy into actionable frameworks including increments, pay positioning etc.

- Drive end-to-end execution of compensation cycles (merit increases, performance pay).

2. Salary Benchmarking & Market Intelligence:

- Conduct market benchmarking using survey data and external insights to ensure competitiveness.

- Analyze compensation trends and provide recommendations backed by data and insights.

- Maintain and update compensation databases with high accuracy and attention to detail.

3. Incentive Program Management:

- Support design, modeling, and rollout of variable pay and incentive programs.

- Simulate models in Excel to simulate scenarios, payouts, and business impact.

- Ensure accurate payout calculations.

4. Benefits Administration:

- Assist in administration and optimization of employee benefits programs, ensuring efficiency and employee relevance.

- Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for seamless benefits delivery.

5. Governance, Compliance & Controls:

- Ensure adherence to compensation governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.

- Support audits, documentation, and internal controls related to compensation and benefits.

6. Stakeholder Management & Communication:

- Partner with Business Partners, finance, and business stakeholders to implement C&B initiatives effectively.

- Develop clear and structured communication for employees on compensation programs.

- Address queries and provide data-backed guidance to stakeholders.

7. Data Analytics & Reporting:

- Leverage Excel and other analytical tools such as PowerBI to analyze compensation data, generate reports, and derive insights.

- Develop dashboards and reports on compensation trends.

8. Project Management:

- Drive and support key C&B projects end-to-end such as job architecture, policy redesign, and process improvements.

- Ensure timely delivery with strong attention to detail, risk identification, and stakeholder alignment.

Education & Experience:

- Postgraduate qualification in Management or related field from a reputed institute.

- 4–7 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards.

- Strong understanding of compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and benchmarking practices.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong working knowledge of Power point.

- High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across levels.

- Experience working in matrix and/or international organizations is preferred.