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 rangesSupporting annual Performance Management & promotion process for the organizationPerformance Incentive administration inclusive of design and retention plansAnalyze compensation trends and provide strategic insights/recommendations.Manage employee benefits and reimbursements (leave policy, etc.)Policy Formulation & Governance – draft, review and implement HR policiesReview 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. People Strong, Darwinbox, etc).Monthly reports, dashboardsHR analytics for C&BLead Internal Audits – spoc for HR & Admin – internal, statutory and compliance relatedVendor 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 deductionsEnsure payroll accuracySupport with salary reports, payslips, Form 16, and other payroll documentationStay updated on tax norms, labor laws and ensure proactive complianceGeneral C&B related -Creating and maintaining employee personal filesQuery handling on C&B inclusive of payroll relatedManaging employee self service portal & e-ticketing systemDrive 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