Job Description - Total Rewards Professional

Location: Bengaluru

Summary

Performs compensation analysis, job evaluation, reporting, and reward governance activities across compensation, benefits and Total Rewards programs. Provides insights and recommendations to support reward decisions and ensure alignment with global Total Rewards frameworks. Contributes to annual reward cycles, organizational changes and benefits programs while maintaining data integrity, consistency and compliance with company policies and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Analysis & Reward Management

• Perform compensation analysis to support salary recommendations related to hiring, promotions, transfers, retention and organizational changes

• Assess pay positioning, internal equity, compensation trends and workforce costs, providing insights to support reward decisions

• Support annual compensation and incentive review processes through analysis, modelling, reporting and governance activities

• Prepare compensation reports, dashboards, and presentations for HR and business leaders

• Participate in compensation survey submissions and support market intelligence activities

• Respond to compensation-related inquiries from managers, HR and employees

Job Evaluation & Reward Governance

• Conduct job evaluations and grading assessments using established methodologies and frameworks

• Maintain job architecture, grading structures, and compensation data within HR systems

• Review compensation proposals and transactions for alignment with reward guidelines, governance requirements, and approval frameworks

• Support reward governance activities, audits, and policy compliance reviews

• Contribute to reward-related activities associated with organizational changes, restructures, acquisitions, and integrations

• Ensure reward practices remain aligned with global policies, local requirements, and established governance standards

Payroll & Reconciliation

• Provide monthly inputs for statutory deductions and benefit-related recoveries

• Validate payroll outputs and perform reconciliations across systems, statutory portals, and vendor invoices

• Resolve discrepancies in coordination with Payroll and Finance

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Support employee benefits programs, including insurance, retirement, wellness, and other Total Rewards offerings

• Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and program effectiveness to support decision-making

• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on benefits-related matters

• Provide guidance on compensation and benefits programs to employees and HR stakeholders

Reporting, Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Generate recurring and ad hoc analytics on compensation, benefits, reward spend, and workforce metrics

• Perform data validation and analysis to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of reward data

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through analysis of compensation and rewards information

• Support the preparation of management reports, business reviews, and reward presentations

• Recommend process, reporting, and data management improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain accurate data in HRIS and benefits systems

• Perform data validation, uploads, and system updates

• Support system enhancements and testing activities

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of compensation principles, reward practices, and job evaluation methodologies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with reporting and data analysis tools

• Knowledge of compensation review processes, salary planning, and incentive programs

• Understanding of employee benefits and broader Total Rewards programs

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking capability

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline preferred

• 3–5 years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, Reward Analytics, Compensation & Benefits or HR Analytics

• Experience with compensation analysis, annual reward cycles, job evaluation, reward governance, employee benefits and reporting

• Experience working with HRIS, compensation management and reporting systems preferred