Manager - Total Rewards

Job description Rewards Partner (Total Rewards & Compensation)Build the Future of Tech-Enabled Rewards at LenskartAbout LenskartAt Lenskart, we're building the world's most admired and design-led eyewear brand — redefining the category through technology, innovation, and scale. As we expand across India, SEA, the Middle East, and new global markets, we're looking for a strategic, analytical, and tech-oriented Rewards Partner to drive our compensation and total rewards philosophy forward.This role is ideal for someone who brings deep compensation expertise, advanced numerical and analytical strength, and a technology-first mindset to build scalable, equitable, and automated rewards programs that attract, retain, and inspire talent.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram LeadershipDesign, implement, and manage holistic, tech-enabled rewards programs that strengthen performance, engagement, and long-term retention across global teams.Ensure programs are structured to scale alongside Lenskart's rapid global expansion.Strategic Business PartnershipPartner closely with HR Leaders, Business Heads, Founders, and Finance to align compensation decisions with business goals and org design.Use data modelling and scenario analysis to provide clear, quant-backed advisory to leaders.Market CompetitivenessUse Aon, Mercer, Radford and other leading surveys to continuously evolve market-driven pay structures, benefits, and retention tools.Maintain competitiveness while ensuring internal fairness and cost governance.Analytics, Modeling & Tech EnablementBuild and run advanced compensation models, forecasting simulations, and pay analytics to inform decision-making.Develop automated compensation dashboards, workflows, and reporting through PowerBI, HR tech platforms, or self-built tools.Continuously identify opportunities to automate C&B operations and build digital-first, scalable systems.Change Management & CommunicationLead the rollout of new rewards programs across businesses and geographies with strong communication, clarity, adoption, and employee engagement.Partner with HRBPs to translate insights into action at a ground level.Compliance & GovernanceEnsure all compensation and benefits practices meet local and international compliance standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.Maintain audit-ready documentation and governance frameworks.Financial PartnershipPartner with Finance on variable pay budgeting, increment forecasting, and headcount planning using data-backed modelsBalance market competitiveness, internal equity, and budget discipline using deep numerical insight.People EnablementAct as a subject matter expert to HRBPs, Talent teams, and managers on job leveling, compensation structures, and rewards philosophy.Requirements & QualificationsTechnical & Analytical Must-HavesStrong numerical and analytical skills — ability to work with complex data sets, build models, and run simulations.Expert proficiency in Excel, including modeling, scenario analysis, and advanced functions.Experience with PowerBI or other BI tools, with ability to build automated dashboards and analytics.Comfortable leveraging HR tech, compensation systems, and data automation tools — a tech-oriented mindset is mandatory.ExperienceHands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or People Analytics.Experience designing pay structures, variable pay, incentives, and job leveling frameworks.Track record supporting high-growth, multi-location, or global teams.Behavioural StrengthsTech-driven, data-led, and curious about emerging tools and digital transformationStrong business acumen with ability to balance competitiveness, fairness, and cost.Excellent communication, influencing capability, and stakeholder partnership.High ownership, agility, and comfort working in a fast-scaling, dynamic environment.Why Join UsShape the future of tech-enabled rewards at one of India's most iconic consumer-tech brands.Work with exceptional leaders and founders in a high-performance, high-speed environment.Influence compensation strategy across India, SEA, and the Middle East as Lenskart continues its global expansion. All doneYour application has been successfully submitted Other jobs