Annual Compensation Lead

India

Principal Responsibilities

Annual Compensation Process Lead (ACP Lead)

Serve as project manager for the end-to-end compensation cycle, including salary increases, PRP awards, and long-term incentives (LTI).
Develop and maintain the ACP project plan and timeline.
Align cross-functional workstreams and ensure milestone adherence.
Monitor progress, proactively identify risks, and drive resolution across global and regional teams.
Facilitate regular status updates, steering meetings, and issue resolution forums.
Oversee all ACP phases:
- Data validation (internal audits, people leader exercises)
- System configuration & testing (eligibility rules, system functionality, statement creation)
- Budget & structure planning (preliminary/final budgets, pay structures, exceptions)
- Communication (People Team and Leader comms, training materials, WalkMe support)
- Execution (planning, audits, corrections, statement delivery, terminated PRP management/payouts)
Act as the central point of contact for all ACP-related activities.
Partner with Total Rewards, HR Service Center, HR Tech, and regional People teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with country-specific needs.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with compensation guidelines.
Support dashboard reporting and analytics for merit, PRP, and LTI planning.
Collaborate with HR Technology to ensure system readiness and optimal user experience.
Lead post-cycle reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

Shine Program Administrator

Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of the Shine recognition program.
Manage program communications, eligibility, and reporting.

3. Preparation and update of Global Compensation Tools

Prepare and maintain global compensation files, including annual budget files, pay structures, Compensation Tool and other key documents for annual compensation processes.

4. Reporting & Analytics