Senior Manager/Assistant General Manager - Compensation & Benefits - IT

Description:

Role Overview

The Senior Manager of Compensation & Benefits (C&B) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing competitive total rewards programs that align with company's business goals and its mission to power the digital economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Total Rewards Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive C&B strategy to attract and retain top-tier talent in the competitive data centre and tech sectors.
• Salary Benchmarking: Conduct regular market research and participate in salary surveys to ensure compensation structures (bands and ranges) remain market-competitive.
• Annual Cycles: Lead the annual merit increase process, performance-based bonus allocations, and promotion-linked salary adjustments.
• Benefits Administration: Manage and optimize employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Job Evaluation: Oversee job leveling and evaluations to ensure internal equity and clear career pathing across technical and corporate roles.
• Compliance & Budgeting: Ensure all programs comply with Indian labor laws and statutory requirements while managing the overall departmental personnel budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior leadership and HR Business Partners to provide data-driven insights and advice on complex compensation matters.

Requirements

• Experience: 10 to 15+ years of core HR experience, with a heavy focus on Compensation & Benefits.
• Education: Post-graduate degree in Human Resources (MBA/PGDM) or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the Data Centre, IT, or Infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel/HRIS/HRMS (Successfactors preferably) proficiency, and a deep understanding of Indian statutory benefits (PF, ESI, Gratuity).