Manager

Rubicon Research Limited; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research Limited in Thane is seeking a Manager / Sr Manager - Rewards & Talent Management Specialist to drive total rewards design, compensation benchmarking, and performance-oriented programs. The role reports to the Head of Total Rewards and Talent Management, operating from Thane in HR.

The ideal candidate will lead compensation governance, manage salary revisions, and partner with Finance on budgets and forecasts while ensuring equity and competitiveness across the organization.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM with HR specialization.
• 4-7 years of progressive HR experience with focus on Compensation & Benefits and/or Total Rewards.
• Experience in compensation benchmarking and market data usage.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark compensation structures using market surveys and industry data (Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson).
• Support the annual merit review and salary revision process, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Analyze pay bands and recommend adjustments aligned with business strategy and budget constraints.
• Administer payroll inputs in coordination with the payroll team, ensuring zero-error processing.
• Prepare compensation reports for leadership including pay gap analysis.
• Support the development and communication of the organization's total rewards philosophy and EVP.
• Create rewards statements and compensation calculators to improve transparency of total package.
• Partner with Finance to build annual rewards budgets, forecasts, and cost modelling.
• Design targeted rewards interventions for critical talent segments, high performers, and hard-to-fill roles.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Total Rewards

Performance management

Succession planning

Talent management

HR analytics

Education

MBA / PGDM HR

Tools

Mercer data

Aon data

Willis data

Job description

Title: Manager /Sr Manager - Rewards & Talent Management Specialist

Reporting to: Head of Total Rewards and Talent Management

Location: Thane

Job Function: HR

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular benchmarking of compensation structures using market surveys and industry data (Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson)
• Support the annual merit review and salary revision process, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness
• Analyze pay bands and recommend adjustments aligned with business strategy and budget constraints
• Administer and audit payroll inputs in coordination with the payroll team, ensuring zero-error processing
• Prepare compensation reports for leadership including pay gap analysis
• Support the development and communication of the organization's total rewards philosophy and EVP (Employee Value Proposition)
• Create rewards statements and compensation calculators to improve transparency and employee understanding of their total package
• Partner with Finance to build annual rewards budgets, forecasts, and cost modelling
• Design targeted rewards interventions for critical talent segments, high performers, and hard-to-fill roles

Title: Manager /Sr Manager - Rewards & Talent Management Specialist

Reporting to: Head of Total Rewards and Talent Management

Location: Thane

Job Function: HR

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Management

• Conduct regular benchmarking of compensation structures using market surveys and industry data (Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson)
• Support the annual merit review and salary revision process, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness
• Analyze pay bands and recommend adjustments aligned with business strategy and budget constraints
• Administer and audit payroll inputs in coordination with the payroll team, ensuring zero-error processing
• Prepare compensation reports for leadership including pay gap analysis

Total Rewards Strategy & Communication

• Support the development and communication of the organization's total rewards philosophy and EVP (Employee Value Proposition)
• Create rewards statements and compensation calculators to improve transparency and employee understanding of their total package
• Partner with Finance to build annual rewards budgets, forecasts, and cost modelling
• Design targeted rewards interventions for critical talent segments, high performers, and hard-to-fill roles

Variable Pay & Incentive Programs

• Administer short-term and long-term incentive plans (STI, LTI, ESOPs) including eligibility, calculation, and payout processing
• Track KPI/OKR performance linkage to variable compensation and ensure timely communication of outcomes to stakeholders
• Partner with business heads to design role-specific incentive structures
• Ensure compliance of all variable pay programs with statutory requirements and internal audit standards

Performance Management

• Support the design and execution of the annual performance appraisal cycle - goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end calibration
• Train managers and employees on performance tools, rating scales, and continuous feedback best practices
• Maintain performance data integrity in HRIS and generate analytics for identifying high performers and underperformers
• Facilitate performance improvement plans (PIPs) in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers

Succession Planning & Career Pathing

• Support the identification and development of a succession pipeline for critical and key roles across functions
• Maintain talent grid data and facilitate 9-box reviews in partnership with senior HR leadership
• Collaborate with L&D and business leaders to create development plans for high-potential employees (HiPos)
• Design career lattice frameworks that enable lateral and vertical movement within the organization
• Own and drive all early career programs (MT, GET etc)

Requirements, Skills, And Qualification

Education

• MBA / PGDM with HR specialisation.

Experience

• 4-7 years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on Compensation & Benefits and/or Total Rewards
• Demonstrable exposure to talent management processes: performance management, succession planning
• Experience in working with compensation benchmarking tools