Manager/Senior Manager - Compensation & Benefits + HR Operations (8-12 yrs)

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 8 to 12 Years

Industry: Pharmaceutical (World-leading group)

Reporting to: Director of HR

Team Size: 2 Direct Reportees

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Manager/Senior Manager specializing in Compensation & Benefits (C&B) and HR Operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR operations, strong analytical skills, and expertise in designing and executing C&B strategies aligned with organizational goals. This role will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence and a competitive reward framework for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation & Benefits:

- Design, implement, and manage compensation structures aligned with market benchmarks.

- Develop and execute incentive and bonus programs to attract and retain talent.

- Conduct regular market salary surveys and benchmarking exercises to maintain competitiveness.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks concerning compensation and employee benefits.

- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.

HR Operations:

- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, payroll, performance reviews, and exit formalities.

- Ensure accurate and timely HR reporting, dashboards, and analytics.

- Maintain and improve HR processes and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows.

- Drive HR automation projects to improve efficiency and user experience.

Data & Analytics:

- Perform in-depth data analysis using Excel for compensation, workforce planning, and HR insights.

- Develop actionable dashboards for tracking HR metrics and trends.

- Provide reports to senior leadership on compensation trends and operational performance.

Requirements:

- Experience: 8-12 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits and HR Operations in a reputed organization.

- Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR analytics.

- Proven track record in managing and motivating small teams.

- Ability to handle confidential information with utmost integrity.

- Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

- Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR process optimization is a plus.