• Participate in compensation surveys and conduct related analyses.
• Research market competitive practices, providing recommendations.
• Launch new programs or enhancements for competitive and innovative recognition and reward strategies.
• Perform external and internal benchmarking for compensation, making recommendations to HRBPs and management during hiring, transfers, and promotion.
• Perform equity audits to ensure fair, competitive, and performance-driven compensation.
• Develop and manage pay structures
• Create, monitor, and administer compensation programs such as incentive pay and bonus programs

Responsible for the design, administration, delivery, and ongoing support of employee Benefits programs, including:

• Responsible for benefit renewals and vendor selection
• Management the annual benefits open enrolment process.
• Evaluate existing benefits programs and processes; recommend enhancements or improvements in support of strategic initiatives or as triggered based on business factors, benchmarking and/or legislative needs.
• Ensure all aspects of benefits plans and processes are aligned with Cipla's mission of 'Caring for Life.'
• Lead employee Wellness agenda in coordination with HRBPs.
• Ensure benefits-related documentation, supporting materials and communications are thoroughly reviewed for accuracy, updated promptly, and compliant with the respective plan or governmental regulations.
• Manage benefits queries, including Leave of Absence (LOA) process management and administration

Requirements & Preferred Skills, Competencies, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Professional Certification (CEBS, PHR, SPHR, CCP) is preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of Benefits & Compensation required.
• Progressive experience in Human Resources, including compensation, with a strong experience in benefits.
• A minimum of four (4) years of benefits experience is needed. Compensation experience of around 2-3 years is preferred.
• Must have critical thinking & issue resolution skills
• Great attention to detail while having the ability to see the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a cross-functional setting
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with all teams in the U.S. and home office based in India
• Proven track record of aligning compensation and benefits programs and processes with
• business strategy
• Advanced analytical skills, including an elevated level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with HRIS Systems such as Success Factors and ADP is a plus.