Deputy Manager

JOB PURPOSE:This job requires a dynamic individual who understands the holistic view of the Total Rewards function and with customer-centricity, thus help ensure appropriate data management, analytics and initiatives.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:Compensation & Benefits -- Design, review, and implement compensation structures across job levels and business units. Preferably - knowledge of compensation plans for India & Expat employees. - Manage salary benchmarking exercises using market data and industry surveys (e.g., Aon, Mercer) - Pay parity administration (internal & external parity checks), defining pay ranges - Supporting annual Performance Management & promotion process for the organization - Performance Incentive administration inclusive of design and retention plans - Analyze compensation trends and provide strategic insights/recommendations. - Manage employee benefits and reimbursements (leave policy, etc.) - Policy Formulation & Governance – draft, review and implement HR policies - Review and update practices in line with market best practices and organizational needs. - Annual Budgeting inclusive of cost impact analysisHR Technology/Systems & Reporting -- Operate and maintain employee data in HCM systems (knowledge of systems e.g. PeopleStrong, Darwinbox, etc). - Monthly reports, dashboards - HR analytics for C&B - Lead Internal Audits – spoc for HR & Admin – internal, statutory and compliance related - Vendor coordination and managing invoice clearancesPayroll Management -- Oversee monthly payroll processing (payroll is outsourced), ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory laws (PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.). - Review payroll inputs, reconciliations and validations such as new joiners, exits, leaves, attendance, and deductions - Ensure payroll accuracy - Support with salary reports, payslips, Form 16, and other payroll documentation - Stay updated on tax norms, labor laws and ensure proactive complianceGeneral C&B related -- Creating and maintaining employee personal files - Query handling on C&B inclusive of payroll related - Managing employee self service portal & e-ticketing system - Drive automation and process improvements for process efficiencyJOB SPECIFICATION:Education qualification and certifications (Indicate the level of education and certifications required) -PGDBM/PGDM/MBA in HRYears of Experience (Years of relevant experience required) -Min of 8-10 years of experience relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, including overseeing payroll with knowledge of payroll systems and statutory requirements in India.Computer skills (Indicate the required knowledge on software, applications, hard ware etc., that are required) -- Very good in Microsoft office (especially word and excel)- Digital HR orientation (should have worked on process streamlining/automations)- Experience with HCM platformsKnowledge and work skills [Indicate what knowledge (machines, equipment, processes, systems etc.,) and work skills are required] -- Exposure to either HCM or process automation implementation- Knowledge of Indian labor laws and statutory deductions- Strong communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder management skills- Strong analytical and numerical ability- Design thinking and process oriented- Time management skills- Presentation skills- Planning, coordinating, and integration skills- High attention to detail and integrity in handling confidential information- Collaborative approach