Associate Director

Total Rewards (Associate Director/Director)Department: Human Resources (Total Rewards)Reports to: Vice President - HRDirect Reports: Total Rewards Team (3–5 professionals)Location: Global/Corporate (Oversight across all operating regions)Position SummaryLead of Total Rewards is responsible for architecting and executing a comprehensive total rewards strategy to attract, motivate, and retain top talent in alignment with Birlasoft’s business objectives. This role ensures that all reward programs are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and foster a high-performance culture.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Total Rewards Leadership- Develop and implement a global total rewards strategy that aligns with organizational goals and market best practices.- Advise senior leadership on reward innovations and present strategic recommendations.2. Compensation Management- Oversee company-wide compensation planning, including annual salary reviews, merit increases, and variable pay programs.- Support executive compensation decisions and administer long-term incentive plans.- Conduct benchmarking studies and market salary surveys to maintain competitive pay structures.- Ensure internal equity and compliance with pay regulations across all regions.3. Benefits- Manage global benefits portfolio, including health, welfare and retirement initiatives.- Regularly review and enhance benefit offerings to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.- Oversee vendor relationships to maintain service quality.5. Global Mobility- Oversee international assignments, expatriate compensation, and relocation policies.6. Budgeting & Cost Management- Own the total rewards budget, forecasting and monitoring all related costs.- Optimize spend through cost-benefit analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.- Provide regular financial reports to HR and Finance leadership.7. Governance & Compliance- Establish robust governance for all reward processes, ensuring accuracy and policy adherence.- Address audit findings and maintain compliance with tax, labor, and statutory regulations.8. Analytics & Insights- Leverage HR analytics to monitor program effectiveness and provide actionable insights to leadership.- Prepare and present reports on total rewards metrics and trends.9. Collaboration & Advisory- Serve as the internal expert on total rewards, advising HR Business Partners and business leaders.- Partner with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure alignment and regulatory adherence.- Communicate reward programs and changes clearly to all stakeholders.10. Team Leadership- Lead and develop the Total Rewards team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of excellence.- Ensure ongoing training and professional development for team members.- Represent Birlasoft in external HR forums and industry networks.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Financial Outcomes: Adherence to budget, cost optimization, payroll accuracy.- Employee Satisfaction: Improved engagement and satisfaction scores, high offer acceptance rates, reduced attrition among top talent.- Process & Compliance: On-time completion of reward cycles, zero major compliance issues, robust succession planning.- Innovation & Impact: Introduction of new reward initiatives, progress on diversity and inclusion metrics, increased participation in wellness programs.- Team Development: High engagement scores within the Total Rewards team, strong internal succession pipeline, ongoing upskilling.Stakeholder Interactions- Internal: Collaborate with HR teams, senior leadership, business unit heads, and legal/compliance.- External: Engage with auditors, consultants, vendors, and HR industry networks to ensure best practices and compliance.Qualifications & Experience- Education: Master’s degree in HR or Business Administration (MBA/PGDM) equivalent certification preferred.- Experience: 9–12+ years in Compensation & Benefits/Total Rewards, with global experience and team leadership.- Technical Skills: Expertise in compensation design, benefits administration, reward analytics, HRIS, and advanced Excel.- Global Mobility: Strong understanding of expatriate management, international assignments, and compliance.- Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive awareness of labor laws and statutory requirements across major geographies.- Competencies: Strategic mindset, analytical acumen, leadership, communication, integrity, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity