Job Description

Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.7 billion in 2024.

Title: Manager - Total Rewards
Department: HR
Location: Navi Mumbai - Nerul
Role/Objective:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing our compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, fair, and aligned with company goals. You will play a key role in providing comprehensive compensation and benefits services to all employees and will collaborate closely with HR management to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compensation Management:

• Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures for various job levels and functions.
• Assisting in evaluations and market surveys to ensure salary ranges remain competitive and equitable and ensure
• positions are classified correctly and compensated fairly.
• Monitor and analyse compensation trends and recommend adjustments to salary structures.
• Assist with salary benchmarking and ensure internal equity.
• Support the annual salary review process, ensuring consistency and fairness.

• Benefits Administration:

• Administer Policy formulation, employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness
• initiatives.
• Communicate benefits offerings clearly to employees and assist with enrolment, changes, and claims processes and
• help addressing their queries

• Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports related to compensation, benefits, and workforce analytics.
• Assist in creating and maintaining policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits.
• Employee Communication & Support:
• Provide guidance and support to employees on compensation and benefits-related questions or concerns.
• Organize and lead training sessions on compensation and benefits programs.
• Develop communication materials and presentations to promote employee engagement and understanding of available benefits.

• Data Analysis & Optimization:

• Analyze compensation and benefits data and provide recommendations for program improvements or adjustments

• Performance Management Process

• Running Payroll

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate with MBA in HR is preferred. Relevant HR certifications (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)) are a plus.
• 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in compensation and benefits
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, benefits programs, and legal requirements related to employees

compensation and benefits.

• Hands-on experience working with external benchmarking agencies such as Mercer, Hewitt, Aon, and Cerberus to analyze market data and adjust compensation structures.

Competency
Behavioural

• You are proactive, focus and result oriented.
• You have good MS Office Skills.
• You have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts in an easy- to understand manner.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position with standard office hours.
• Some travel may be required for training or external meetings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Graduate with MBA in HR is preferred. Relevant HR certifications (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)) are a plus.

Skills Required