Position Purpose:

Design, implement, and continuously evaluate India's compensation and benefits programs-including salary structures, variable pay, health and welfare benefits, and retirement plans. Ensure compliance with local laws and alignment with business objectives. Manage annual C&B budget and champion HR technology platforms (Workday- , KRONOS, HRGo, ADP, etc.). Reports to Head of HR - Asia, with functional alignment to Global C&B (France).

Key Accountabilities:

Compensation & Benefits Strategy:

- Design, develop, implement, and manage salary, bonus, and benefits packages for India.

- Monitor salary structures and benefits; ensure competitiveness, compliance, and gender pay equity.

- Analyze market data and recommend adjustments to senior management; implement post-approval changes.

- Maintain parity between job grades and salary ranges across the organization.

- Research competitor strategies and adapt new-age benefits to attract and retain talent.

Annual & Mid-Year Processes:

- Lead Annual Merit and STI review; train managers and ensure timely payroll updates and communication.

- Manage mid-year salary/job changes and ensure accurate implementation.

Payroll & Compliance:

- Oversee payroll for all India entities; ensure 100% accuracy, timely compliance, and variance checks.

- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements (minimum wages, tax liabilities, social security).

Benefits Administration:

- Manage social security, insurance renewals, annual bonuses, incentives, and lifestyle benefits.

- Stay updated on market trends and innovative benefits for effective adaptation.

Analytics & Budgeting:

- Conduct periodic analysis of headcount, labor cost, overtime, and demographics.

- Lead annual budgeting for headcount and labor cost.

Technology & Process Improvement:

- Act as Workday Compensation Partner; ensure full utilization of HR systems.

- Drive digitization and automation initiatives for efficiency.

Employee Engagement & Governance:

- Ensure fair treatment across functions; uphold principles of market and fair pay.

- Lead Rewards & Recognition initiatives and engagement activities for India.

- Support M&A integration on C&B and payroll topics.

External Relations:

- Build relationships with benchmarking experts and insurance providers.

- Liaise with external partners for market data and best practices.

Functional competencies:

- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Expertise in compensation design, payroll management, compliance, and HR technology.

- Ability to influence senior leadership and lead change initiatives

Technical Applicative competencies:

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

- Analytics tools such as PowerBI, Qliksense

- Productivity tools such as Teams, SharePoint

- HR Systems (preferably WorkDay)

- AI tools such as Copilot

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: MBA HR / Post Graduate in HR

Experience: 12 - 15 Years of relevant experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment in an MNC will be preferred.