Compensation Benefits Specialist

An Information Technology & Business Shared Services presence is established in Hyderabad, India with the objective of providing information technology application development and support services.

Role Description:

As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist APR at Eastman, you will serve as a trusted partner to both HR and the business, providing strategic insights and operational support on Compensation & Benefits related topics. Reporting to the C&B lead EMEA & APR, you will work closely with the APR, EMEA, and Corporate C&B team. Leveraging your strong project management skills, you will oversee and implement C&B initiatives effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with industry standards. Your role as a content expert in Compensation & Benefits will involve staying informed of market trends and best practices to ensure that programs are innovative and competitive. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating effectively will enhance the overall employee experience and contribute to the success of organizational objectives. You will be responsible for setting up and optimizing processes for compensation and benefits programs and systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical and professional level support to the compensation and benefits function, acting as a trusted business partner to local HR and management.
• Conduct analyses on Compensation Programs and tools for APR, monitor trends, and draw conclusions on findings, while working with corporate colleagues on process or program improvements.
• Support APR HR with the review of job descriptions/job evaluations, determine job levels, and align with benchmarks.
• Support and guide the annual Compensation Review process and participate in the annual salary survey process, ensuring appropriate data submission.
• Assist with annual compensation planning, market ranges, and provide benchmark analysis.
• Draft compensation and benefit plans, administrative procedures, and communications materials.
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of regional and corporate projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Economics, (Tax) Law, or a business-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in International HR Operations or C&B teams, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience with international employees and work environments.
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, set goals, and consistently deliver timely and accurate results.
• Good communication skills, excellent analytical skills, and interests.
• Strong Excel, SuccessFactors, and SAP experience is considered a plus.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal communications) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in value chain management for C&B related processes.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.,