Head - Total Rewards

We are seeking a seasoned Head - Total Rewards to lead and evolve the organization's compensation, benefits, payroll, and rewards strategy. The role will be responsible for designing market-aligned, performance-driven, and scalable reward frameworks that support business growth, talent attraction, retention, and regulatory compliance.

This is a leadership role with high stakeholder visibility and close collaboration with the CHRO, business heads, and leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and drive company-wide compensation philosophy aligned with business strategy and growth plans

- Lead annual compensation cycles including increments, bonuses, long-term incentives, and promotions

- Benchmark compensation using market surveys and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness

- Design variable pay, sales incentives, and performance-linked reward structures

- Oversee benefits strategy including insurance, retirement, wellness, and flexible benefits programs

- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across geographies

- Drive cost optimization while maintaining competitive benefits offerings

- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements

- Develop and maintain policies, frameworks, and audit-ready processes

- Partner with legal and finance teams on risk mitigation