Senior Manager - Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits
- Alight
- 12 - 18 years
- Noida, Gurugram
- 10 days ago
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Our story
At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight.
Our Values:
Champion People be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight act with integrity, be real and empower others.
Its why were so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our teams expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager Total Rewards to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our compensation and benefits programs across India. The role will partner closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and global Total Rewards teams to ensure market-competitive, equitable, and scalable total rewards solutions that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Key Responsibilities:
Compensation Strategy & Management
- Design and manage the compensation structure, salary bands, and job grading in alignment with global frameworks and local market practices.
- Conduct benchmarking and participate in annual market surveys (e.g., Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson).
- Drive annual compensation planning processes including salary reviews, bonus planning, and long-term incentives.
- Advise on pay-for-performance, equity programs, and executive compensation for the India business.
Benefits & Wellness Programs
- Lead the design, evaluation, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, retirement plans (e.g., PF, gratuity), and voluntary benefits.
- Ensure programs are compliant with local regulations and competitive in the market.
- Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective and employee-centric benefits.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure total rewards programs comply with Indian labour laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Drive audits, risk assessments, and documentation for compensation and benefits practices.
Analytics & Reporting
- Provide data-driven insights and reports to support HR and business decisions.
- Track key metrics related to compensation equity, benefits utilization, and cost optimization.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all compensation and benefits matters in India.
- Provide consultation and training to HR and managers on total rewards philosophies and tools.
- Collaborate with regional/global Total Rewards teams to align on global strategy and local implementation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or HR-related masters degree preferred.
- 12 yrs+ years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, preferably in multinational organizations.
- Strong understanding of Indian compensation laws, benefits regulations, and market practices.
- Experience with compensation surveys, salary structure design, and benefits program management.
- Proficiency in Excel, HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday), and data analytics.
- Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar credentials.
- Experience in leading total rewards projects across multiple geographies or in a shared services environment.
Work Environment:
- preference to work from 2pm 11pm local time
- on-site role, will consider hybrid in the future if business needs allows.
Candidates should be open to work 5 days from office
Mandatory to apply at below mentioned link
https://careers.alight.com/us/en/job/ALIGUSR35502EXTERNALENUS/Senior-Manager--IND-Total-Rewards
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because its important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alights employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact al**********s@al***t.com.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Human ResourcesRole Category: Compensation & BenefitsRole: Compensation & Benefits - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: AlightLocation(s): Noida, Gurugram
Keyskills: Total Rewards Benefits Compensation And Benefits Salary Benchmarking Compensation Benchmarking Rewards Benchmarking Bonus Employee Benefits
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