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Head of Compensation & Benefits

Bangalore Urban Temporary View Job Description
This role leads the Compensation & Benefits strategy, driving policy, analytics, and governance while supporting large-scale transformations and agile initiatives. It requires a hands-on approach, strong data insights, and collaboration with leadership to deliver impactful outcomes
  • Opportunity to lead Compensation & Benefits in a dynamic environment
  • Exposure to large-scale transformations and strategic projects

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in its sector, undergoing significant transformation and capability-building initiatives. The role offers a chance to work in an agile, fast-paced environment with strategic importance.

Job Description

  • Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Design, implement, and manage C&B frameworks that align with organizational objectives and market competitiveness.
  • Policy & Governance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal governance standards across all compensation programs.
  • Analytics & Insights: Leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights on pay structures, workforce cost optimization, and market benchmarking.
  • Transformation Projects: Play a key role in organizational change initiatives such as mergers, large-scale transformations, and restructuring exercises.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive C&B initiatives and resolve complex challenges.
  • Operational Excellence: Be hands-on with day-to-day activities, from payroll coordination to managing benefits programs, while also leading strategic projects.
  • Flexibility & Agility: Adapt quickly to changing priorities, zooming in on details or zooming out for strategic planning as required.
  • Travel: Moderate travel to strategic locations (e.g., Kota) for project execution and stakeholder engagement.

The Successful Applicant

Experience: 7 to 12 years of proven expertise in core Compensation & Benefits; exposure to agile environments such as startups, large-scale transformations, or mergers

Experience in designing of ESOP structures and long term incentives in crucial

Skills: Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities; ability to mine insights for strategic decisions.

Language: Proficiency in Hindi (spoken and understood).

Education: MBA from Tier 1 or Tier 2 B-school preferred

Competencies:

  • Balance between ideal solutions and contextual realities
  • Problem-solving and enterprising mindset
  • Outcome orientation with fast turnaround
  • Ability to stretch during peak periods (including holidays/weekends)
  • Hands-on approach across all levels of work



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation: ₹50-55 LPA (80% fixed, 20% variable - non-negotiable).
  • Strategic role with visibility and impact.
  • Individual contributor to start; potential team leadership in Payroll Ops.
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6918127

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Compensation & Benefits
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Temporary
Job Reference
JN-012026-6918127

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