Compensation Benefits Manager

Role & responsibilities:

Compensation Strategy & Benchmarking

• Design, review, and implement C&B structures aligned with business goals and market competitiveness.
• Conduct annual compensation benchmarking using market surveys and internal parity assessments.
• Recommend compensation changes for India and overseas geographies based on data and trends.
• Collaborate with finance and leadership for annual compensation planning and budgeting.

Benefits Administration

• Design and manage employee benefits for both on-roll and off-roll staff including insurance, rewards, variable pay, wellness programs, and statutory benefits.
• Customize benefits for regional regulations and cultural fit in India, Middle East, and Singapore.
• Partner with third-party vendors, insurance providers, and brokers to manage benefit programs.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to local statutory and labor law requirements in all countries of operation.
• Monitor changes in compensation-related laws and adjust policies accordingly.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and SOPs for all C&B processes.

Payroll Coordination & Audits

• Partner with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely disbursal of salaries, incentives, and benefits for both on-roll and off-roll staff.
• Conduct periodic audits to identify gaps, leakages, or inefficiencies.

Off-roll Workforce Management

• Define compensation frameworks and engagement programs for third-party manpower.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies to standardize pay, benefits, and welfare practices

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA/PGDM in HR or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably in a fast paced, multi-geography setup.
• Experience handling both on-roll and off-roll workforce.
• Familiarity with Indian labor laws and global C&B compliance frameworks (especially Middle East & Singapore).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, HRMS, and compensation tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills.