Role Overview: The Director Total Rewards will lead the design, governance, and execution of the organizations total rewards strategy, with a strong focus on executive compensation and equity-based long-term incentive programs. The role will partner closely with senior leadership, Board / Compensation Committee, HRBPs, Finance, and Legal to ensure rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business performance and long-term value creation. Key Responsibilities Total Rewards Strategy - Design and implement a comprehensive total rewards framework covering fixed pay, variable pay, benefits, and long-term incentives. - Ensure alignment between rewards strategy and business goals in a fast-paced IT services environment. - Drive consistency, equity, and competitiveness across leadership and critical roles. Executive Compensation & Equity Programs - Lead design and governance of executive compensation programs, including short-term and long-term incentives. - Manage equity-based compensation plans such as RSUs, PSUs, ESOPs, SARs, and other share-linked programs. - Define performance metrics, vesting schedules, eligibility criteria, and payout mechanisms aligned with pay-for-performance principles. Governance, Compliance & Board Interface - Support Board and Compensation Committee processes including preparation of decks, analytics, and recommendations. - Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, accounting, taxation, and disclosure requirements related to rewards and equity plans. - Develop and maintain rewards policies, approval matrices, and governance frameworks. Program Management & Administration - Oversee end-to-end execution of annual compensation cycles, incentive payouts, and equity grant processes. - Partner with Finance, Legal, Secretarial, and external administrators on valuation, budgeting, dilution analysis, and plan administration. - Support executive hiring, retention, and succession scenarios through effective reward structuring. Market Benchmarking & Analytics - Lead market benchmarking and peer comparisons for total rewards and executive compensation. - Conduct cost impact, pay equity, and ROI analyses to support leadership decision-making. - Use data and dashboards to provide insights to senior leadership. Stakeholder Management & Advisory - Act as a trusted advisor to CXOs and senior leaders on rewards and executive compensation matters. - Partner with HRBPs on leadership rewards, retention strategies, and critical talent programs. - Manage complex compensation exceptions and confidential matters with high discretion. Communication & Change - Drive clear communication of total rewards philosophy and executive compensation programs. - Lead change management for rewards redesigns, new equity plans, or regulatory updates. Key Stakeholders - Board of Directors & Compensation Committee - CXOs and Senior Leadership - HR Business Partners & COEs - Finance, Legal, Company Secretarial - External Compensation Consultants and Equity Administrators Candidate Profile Experience & Background - 7 - 12 years of experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits, with strong specialization in Executive Compensation and Equity / LTI programs. - Hands-on experience with RSUs, ESOPs, PSUs, or similar equity plans, preferably within IT Services or Technology organizations. - Exposure to board-level governance and senior leadership compensation is highly desirable.

Bangalore

Director - Total Rewards - IT Services 

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