Compensation & Benefits

Capgemini; Pune District, Mumbai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a seasoned Compensation & Benefits leader to drive global C&B programs from Pune. You will oversee annual cycles, budgeting, market benchmarking, and pay structuring, partnering with HRBPs and leaders to execute reward decisions.

The role requires extensive C&B experience, strong data analytics, and hands-on HR systems expertise (SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft/Workday) to enable AI-driven insights in rewards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• 12+ years of total experience.
• Experience managing C&B for large organizations (10,000+ employees preferred).
• Hands-on experience in HR systems (SAP / Oracle / PeopleSoft / Workday).
• Core C&B expertise preferred (not payroll/HRBP-only background).

Responsibilities

• Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and variable pay processes.
• Develop and support pay budgeting proposals, compensation planning, and salary structuring aligned with business strategy.
• Conduct market benchmarking and geographic wage analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay positioning.
• Govern salary bands, compa-ratio, and pay structures, including review and approval of exceptions.
• Administer variable pay, incentive plans, ESOPs, and benefits programs (including medical insurance and statutory compliance).
• Prepare compensation analytics and reports (e.g., ARC, salary structures, leadership dashboards) using data and statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders for compensation decision-making and execution.
• Manage payroll inputs, ensuring accurate and timely data submission for processing.
• Leverage HR systems (SAP / Oracle / PeopleSoft / Workday) for compensation data management and pay letter releases.
• Drive continuous improvement, process efficiency, and innovation, including adoption of AI-driven insights in rewards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data handling

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Governance orientation

AI fundamentals

Education

6+ years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits

12+ years of total experience

Experience managing C&B for large organizations (10,000+ employees preferred)

Hands-on experience in HR systems (SAP / Oracle / PeopleSoft / Workday)

Core C&B expertise preferred (not payroll/HRBP-only background)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Global C&B exposure
• Manage annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and variable pay processes.
• Develop and support pay budgeting proposals, compensation planning, and salary structuring aligned with business strategy.
• Conduct market benchmarking and geographic wage analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay positioning.
• Govern salary bands, compa-ratio, and pay structures, including review and approval of exceptions.
• Administer variable pay, incentive plans, ESOPs, and benefits programs (including medical insurance and statutory compliance).
• Prepare compensation analytics and reports (e.g., ARC, salary structures, leadership dashboards) using strong data and statistical analysis.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders for compensation decision-making and execution.
• Manage payroll inputs, ensuring accurate and timely data submission for processing.
• Leverage HR systems (SAP / Oracle / PeopleSoft / Workday) for compensation data management and pay letter releases.
• Drive continuous improvement, process efficiency, and innovation, including adoption of AI-driven insights in rewards.

AI / Digital Exposure

• Strong understanding of AI fundamentals and their application in Compensation & Benefits
• Exposure to AI-driven compensation practices such as pay equity analysis, merit/bonus modelling, and predictive insights.
• Use of data analytics / BI tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) for compensation reporting and decision support.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools for communication, reporting, and automation of rewards processes.
• Understanding of data governance, bias mitigation, and explainability in compensation decisions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and data handling capability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and governance orientation

Eligibility Criteria

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits
• 12+ years of total experience
• Experience managing C&B for large organizations (10,000+ employees preferred)
• Hands-on experience in HR systems (SAP / Oracle / PeopleSoft / Workday)
• Candidates with core C&B expertise preferred (not payroll/HRBP-only background)