Human Resources Manager Compensation Benefits

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead and administer C&B programs across India, Middle East, and the United States. Based in Chennai/Mumbai, this role will partner closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and senior leadership to design, implement, and govern competitive, compliant, and cost-effective total rewards frameworks across all three geographies. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in multi-country payroll operations, statutory compliance, and market benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Strategy

• Design and manage end-to-end total rewards strategy (compensation, benefits, incentives) across India, Middle East, and US, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support annual compensation review cycles — merit increases, salary benchmarking, and bonus/incentive plan administration.
• Conduct regular pay benchmarking using tools as needed to validate compensation bands.
• Partner with leadership to develop compensation philosophy and pay structures.
• Design and administer short-term and long-term incentive programs, including variable pay.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• End-to-end payroll processing — monthly payroll, off-cycle payments, full and final settlements, and payroll reconciliation.
• Ensure statutory compliance with PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Gratuity, Bonus Act, Maternity Benefit Act, and Shops & Establishments Act, for ME, end of service benefits, GOSI, Dews and USA related compliance.
• Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal Finance for GL mapping and payroll accounting.
• Drive compliance with labour law changes and government notifications; maintain audit ready documentation.
• Administer GOSI (Saudi Arabia), GPSSA (UAE nationals), DEWS, EOS (End of Service gratuity) calculations per local labour law.

HR Operations & Systems

• Maintain and optimize HRIS/payroll systems (own data integrity, system configurations, and reporting.
• Generate C&B dashboards, headcount cost reports, and analytics for senior management and board packs.
• Coordinate with external auditors, ESIC/PF authorities, and tax consultants during inspections and audits.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and documentation of standard operating procedures across all geographies.
• Working closely with finance team on budget exercise , audit exercise.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards, with at least 4 years in a manager or lead role.
• Experience managing or coordinating with third-party payroll vendors.
• Proficiency in HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; comfort with pivot tables, vlookups, and payroll reconciliation models.
• MBA in HR / Finance or equivalent.
• Experience with equity / stock option / ESOP plan administration.
• Prior experience in a GCC (Global Capability Centre), MNC, or IT/ITES/technology-led organization.
• Familiarity with compensation survey methodology