Title: Manager /Sr Manager - Rewards & Talent Management Specialist

Reporting to: Head of Total Rewards and Talent Management

Location: Thane

Job Function: HR

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Management

Conduct regular benchmarking of compensation structures using market surveys and industry data (Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson)
Support the annual merit review and salary revision process, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness
Analyze pay bands and recommend adjustments aligned with business strategy and budget constraints
Administer and audit payroll inputs in coordination with the payroll team, ensuring zero-error processing
Prepare compensation reports for leadership including pay gap analysis

Total Rewards Strategy & Communication

Support the development and communication of the organization's total rewards philosophy and EVP (Employee Value Proposition)
Create rewards statements and compensation calculators to improve transparency and employee understanding of their total package
Partner with Finance to build annual rewards budgets, forecasts,



and cost modelling
Design targeted rewards interventions for critical talent segments, high performers, and hard-to-fill roles

Variable Pay & Incentive Programs

Administer short-term and long-term incentive plans (STI, LTI, ESOPs) including eligibility, calculation, and payout processing
Track KPI/OKR performance linkage to variable compensation and ensure timely communication of outcomes to stakeholders
Partner with business heads to design role-specific incentive structures
Ensure compliance of all variable pay programs with statutory requirements and internal audit standards

Performance Management

Support the design and execution of the annual performance appraisal cycle - goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end calibration
Train managers and employees on performance tools, rating scales, and continuous feedback best practices
Maintain performance data integrity in HRIS and generate

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