Total Rewards Manager IMEA

Lubrizol IMEA; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation is seeking a Total Rewards Manager for the India, Middle East and Africa region. You will lead compensation, benefits, wellbeing, mobility, and recognition programs across high-growth markets, collaborating with HR partners and business leaders to implement market-aware strategies.

You will drive pay equity, regulatory compliance, and governance while guiding Job Family Architecture and regional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience with 5+ years in compensation/benefits/Total Rewards.
• Experience supporting multiple countries in a multinational.
• Experience leading compensation and benefits in high-growth markets.
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms and compensation/benefits tech.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; able to translate data into actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Total Rewards partner for the IMEA region.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align rewards with strategy.
• Lead compensation planning, structure reviews, and market intelligence.
• Identify reward solutions for talent retention and growth markets.
• Provide expertise on Job Family Architecture and governance initiatives.
• Drive pay equity, transparency, and regulatory readiness.
• Advise on benefits, retirement, mobility, wellbeing, and leave programs.
• Oversee vendor reviews, benchmarking, and governance processes.
• Monitor regulatory trends and regional/local requirements.
• Lead regional change management and stakeholder engagement on Total Rewards.

Skills

HR analytics

Excel advanced

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Global HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

How You’ll Make An Impact

As a Total Rewards Manager, India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving market-competitive, compliant, and scalable compensation, benefits, wellbeing, mobility, and recognition programs across high-growth and emerging markets. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary Total Rewards partner for the IMEA region, providing strategic guidance to Human Resources Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and local Human Resources teams.
• Partner with Global Total Rewards to implement enterprise-wide reward initiatives, regional market adaptations, and governance practices that support Lubrizol’s talent strategy and business objectives.
• Lead compensation planning, salary structure reviews, market competitiveness assessments, and market intelligence activities across IMEA.
• Identify and recommend reward solutions that address critical talent retention, skill scarcity, and high-growth market needs.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Job Family Architecture (JFA), incentive plan guidance, retention programs, recognition programs, and compensation governance initiatives.
• Lead pay equity, pay transparency, and regulatory readiness activities in alignment with evolving global and local requirements.
• Provide regional expertise for benefits, retirement, mobility, wellbeing, transportation, leave, and flexible benefits programs.
• Lead benefits benchmarking, vendor reviews, program evaluations, renewal processes, and governance activities to support competitive and employee-centered programs.
• Monitor country-specific legislation, regulatory developments, and market trends, and recommend action plans that balance global consistency with regional and local requirements.
• Participate in strategic Total Rewards projects, including benefits harmonization, pay equity reviews, regionally required initiatives, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or divestiture activities.
• Develop presentations, recommendations, and business cases for regional and enterprise leadership teams.
• Lead regional change management, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities related to Total Rewards programs.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in compensation, benefits, or Total Rewards.
• Experience supporting multiple countries within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading compensation and benefits programs in emerging and high-growth markets.
• Experience working with Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platforms and compensation or benefits technologies.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to interpret market data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed global organizations.
• Knowledge of compensation governance, pay equity principles, and regulatory trends.

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional Total Rewards certification such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or equivalent.
• Experience supporting compensation transformation initiatives, job architecture frameworks, workforce planning, or pay transparency programs.
• Experience with SAP or Workday.
• Additional regional language skills.

Job Segment

M&A, Recruiting, Equity, HR, HRIS, Management, Human Resources, Finance

Location: Pune, MH, IN, 411001

Company: Lubrizol Corporation

Date: Aug 4, 2026