Analyze, evaluate, design, implement and administer programs, policies and procedures including Salary Administration, Manpower Planning, Role mapping and benchmarking, Annual Salary review and other total rewards initiativesConsult with internal business partners such as Management and Business Unit/Departmental heads to assess Compensation and Benefit needs and design Compensation Philosophy across functionsParticipate in external market compensation surveys and prepare market studies for Management, Business Unit/Departmental heads. Advise BU partners on possible changes in market conditions, benchmark existing jobs and employee-pay for competitive placement within the market and also help Business Units plan for compensation budgetingReview and modify policies and practices to ensure pay structures and benefit plans are competitive and are designed and managed to attract and retain a high performing workforcePMS ManagementPlan and direct the activities of Total Rewards team in the development, administration and operation of the compensation and benefits programs (Currently there are 3 direct reports to me)Research and make recommendations for different Compensation and Benefits initiativesManage vendor relationships including brokers and consultantsAlso serving as a strategic and operational HR leader by overseeing the company’s Payroll and HR Operations functionsAccomplishments:-Implemented Benchmarking study for the entire Organization partnering with Mercer and designed Compensation Strategies for all the Business UnitsSuccessful closure of Overall Manpower budget and other budgets in HR FunctionVendor Management – Automation of the PortalInternal Business Unit DashboardsProject Samavesh – Linking existing policies to be EVP value and amend the processes based on the positive negative impactEmployee Benefits – Car Lease Scheme and Multi valet card proposal

Ensuring & developing a consistent pay standard by comparing packages among employees within the company and other organizations in the same industry. Developing Compensation strategies for Technology, Data Science, Commercial and other functions for 4 Nielsen entitiesTo oversee employee compensation and benefits and lead the merit cycle and quarterly promo processLearning Compensation & Benefits for other countries, Country Benchmarks, Cost of Living, Currency conversion, Understanding the exchange rates, tax implications, etc.Working with Global VP’s, Function Directors, BU Heads, Talent Strategists and People Experience partners for their business requirements like Promotions, Market Adjustments, Internal Mobility, IJP, Retention strategy, Counter Offers, minimum wages, etc.Evaluating existing benefits programs for India and propose changes as well as develop new programs considering industry benchmark. Insurance renewal for all entitiesAccomplishments:-Received a Silver Award from Global VP for Leading the Q2 Process for IndiaTechnology Function project for IndiaImplemented entire banding for one entity along with cost impactCorona Kawach Implementation during covid periodSalary Ranges Calculator for Nielsen Media, Nielsen VIQ and Nielsen Sports entities

Managed and administered annual survey submissions on market benchmarking. Provided strategic support, partnership and consultation with appropriate team members on salary recommendations, internal transfers , promotions and market adjustments.Supporting Annual Benefits renewals, as required, in collaboration with the Head of India Benefits, the Regional Benefits broker and the Regional Talent Partner to ensure effective cost tracking of all benefitsEnd to End Ownership of a process called as “Auto Promotion” of more than 20000 employeesPayroll Compensation Check of more than 20000 employees on a monthly basisCollaborating with Management, Business Heads and HR Partners for implementing compensation initiativesAccomplishments:-Automation with Vendor for “Auto Promotion” Process and streamlining the same for which “Excellence Award” was rewarded by CHRO Compensation Initiatives like STIP, Contest Incentives, Over Time PayEmployee Events dashboards for HR PartnersAppreciation from Head of the HR Department for claiming the highest employee recovery (Notice Period, Assets and Other Recoveries) during the Co-vid period in Exit Process

Participated in Compensation Benchmarking surveys and assistance in Annual Appraisal processInvolvement and Improvement in Compensation and Benefits StrategyCompensation Initiatives for India and United Arab EmiratesTrack record of streamlining the Payroll Process for India and UAE. Complete responsibility of Payroll ManagementPlayed a key role in taking key initiatives for India region (Retention Management, NPS Implementation, Wellness initiatives like Free Body Check-ups, Fitness Sessions, Nutrition Sessions, Doctors Visits across locations, Dental Check-ups, etc Key Projects Managed: On-call and Night Shift Allowance Process Automation, Dashboards for all the Business Units including salary costs and Benchmarking Data, Compensation Initiatives for UAE Employees

Career Path (Trainee to Senior Executive):-Track record of establishing a smooth process for client in terms of Salary ProcessingSuccessfully incorporated regulatory as well as analytics requirements for the organizationReporting the Liquidity position to the Directors on a daily basisRecognized as a top performer always in the team; highly regarded as the subject matter expert