General Manager/AVP

Our Next Chapter – Lead With Us As Lenskart continues to scale rapidly across India and international markets, we are looking for a strategic, data-driven, and business-aligned Performance and Rewards leader to join us as Assistant General Manager – Performance & Rewards. The Performance and Rewards leader at is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the full spectrum of performance management and reward programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who brings deep expertise in rewards design, compensation governance, and benefits strategy—and is excited to shape a high-impact, high-velocity total rewards ecosystem at a global scale. Additionally, this role shall drive the high performance culture across the org. Key Responsibilities Performance Management ● Oversee end-to-end annual performance appraisal cycles, including goal setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, calibration, and feedback sessions. ● Drive a performance-oriented culture and raising the bar of performance Rewards Program and Strategy ● Drive alignment of rewards with business priorities, employee value proposition, and talent strategy ● Lead the annual market benchmarking process for compensation, benefits, and incentive programs using reputable industry data. ● Analyze trends and recommend adjustments to maintain market competitiveness and internal equity. ● Design and govern executive compensation packages, balancing fixed pay, variable incentives, and equity components within statutory and governance guidelines. Develop structured guidelines for offers and compensation packages for various roles and job families. ● Manage the end-to-end Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) lifecycle from grant to vesting and exercise. ● Oversee governance of sales incentive plans, ensuring incentive structures are effective, transparent, and aligned with business drivers. ● Monitor incentive plan effectiveness and recalibrate as needed to reflect performance and market trends. ● Provide advisory support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on compensation structuring and negotiations. ● Ensure compliance with regulatory, internal, and board governance standards in all compensation practices. Compliance and Audit ● Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax requirements, and statutory obligations across all operating geographies ● Lead periodic audits and partner with Legal and Finance teams for regulatory reviews Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership ● Work closely with Founders, Business Heads, Finance, and the broader People team to align rewards strategy with business needs ● Lead, mentor, and build capability within the C&B team Requirements & Qualifications ● 10-12 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, ● Proven experience leading compensation planning cycles, designing pay structures, and managing benefits programs at scale ● Strong business and financial acumen; ability to balance cost, competitiveness, and culture ● Deep understanding of compensation regulations and statutory frameworks in India and/or other operating markets (Singapore, Thailand, UAE and Saudi Arabia) ● Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills Why Join Lenskart ● Play a strategic role in shaping the future of work and rewards in one of India’s most iconic consumer-tech brands ● Be part of a dynamic, design-led culture with a high appetite for innovation and speed ● Drive global impact as we expand across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East