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 analytics for identifying high performers and underperformers

Facilitate performance improvement plans (PIPs) in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers Succession Planning & Career Pathing Support the identification and development of a succession pipeline for critical and key roles across functions

Maintain talent grid data and facilitate 9-box reviews in partnership with senior HR leadership

Collaborate with L&D; and business leaders to create development plans for high-potential employees (HiPos)

Design career lattice frameworks that enable lateral and vertical movement within the organization

Own and drive all early career programs (MT, GET etc) Requirements, Skills, And Qualification Education MBA / PGDM with HR specialisation.

Experience 4-7 years of progressive HR experience with a solid focus on Compensation & Benefits and/or Total Rewards

Demonstrable exposure to talent management processes: performance management, succession planning

Experience in working with compensation benchmarking tools

📌 Manager (Thane)
🏢 Rubicon Research
📍 Thane