Total Rewards Professional

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