AB InBev - Senior Manager - Rewards & Wellbeing - IIM/XLRI/SCMHRD/TISS

Do you want to be a part of the fascinating story of over 500 iconic brands spanning across more than 100 countries? Being the best beer company starts with finding the best people. While we have big brands, we have bigger opportunities as well. AB InBev India is looking to hire for Senior Manager - Rewards & Wellbeing in People team based out Bangalore.

Primary Purpose of the role:

- Partner with the key business stakeholders and drive the Rewards Philosophy of ABI for India BU.

Role Responsibilities:

Rewards:

- Define & Execute the Total Rewards strategy for the Business in India

- Lead the Annual Rewards review for India, including incentive (bonus) payment and merit review processes

- Work with Global team on Job Evaluation and various Global Projects in Rewards

- Benchmark reward structure with other like industries and execute the best practices

- Execute the strategy set by the India Rewards Lead for employee benefits, including (but not limited to) processing of relocation, recognition awards, management of service awards etc.

- Lead the Rewards specific people cycle activities, coordinating with wider team as appropriate to deliver incentive (bonus) payment and merit review processes

- Manage purchase orders and goods receipting against the Rewards budget and provide regular reports to the India Rewards Lead high lighting any risks in a timely manner

- Respond to queries from employees and work to identify solutions to system / user issues in-line with the employee product benefits policy

- Track costs against the Rewards budget and provide regular reports to the Rewards Manager

- Highlighting any risks in a timely manner

Recognition:

- Own and manage the Reward and Recognition programs while optimizing and maximizing the R&R budget

- Designing and implementing rewards and recognition programs, also within the context of workplace health and safety or operations.

- Develop, socialize, gain approval for, and implement a multi-faceted safety rewards and recognition pillar within the organization, serving as the subject matter expert and champion for employee recognition initiatives.

Payroll:

- Managing daily payroll operations and monitoring of payroll schedule

- Ensuring the audit compliances are met and prepare MIS, Audit reports, Actuarial reports of Gratuity and leave encashment

- Reviewing the monthly payroll input file and incorporation of various inputs which includes variable pay, awards, referral bonus, other allowances, incentives, deductions (travel advance &salary advance, company specific deductions, salary recovery, facilities deduction, Loss of Pay advice etc.)

- Ensure compliance with Payroll statutory norms reporting & Tax Filings as per rules

- Ensure that all the statutory payments are made on time

Wellbeing:

- Design and implement inclusive workplace wellbeing programs aligned to organizational objectives of achieving highest standards of employee wellbeing

- Monitor and evaluate the impact of wellbeing initiatives on employee satisfaction and productivity

- Stay current on the latest research and trends in workplace health and wellbeing

- Manage relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders and teams such as internal communications, and external providers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Education level and/ or experience:

- 4-6 years of relevant experience

- MBA in HR from a Tier 1 institute B-School or a Business / Related degree

- Excellent MS Excel skills, Data Analysis

- Intermediate MS Word, Office and PowerPoint skills

Skills and/or knowledge:

- Excellent verbal and written English communication

- The ability to adapt communication style depending on medium, audience & purpose

- Understands importance of confidentiality and where HR related matters could be sensitive.

- Takes initiative on the identification of issues, consulting broadly within and across teams until root cause is identified and fixed

- Ability to prioritize workload and multi-tasking, working within tight deadlines

- Resilience - demonstrates strong self-belief, tenacity in the face of challenge and the ability to work under pressure

- Attention to detail/ accuracy/ timeliness

Personal attributes

- High energy

- Solution-oriented and positive attitude

- Exceptional customer orientation

Fast-mover, quick to adapt

- Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment

Integrity and professionalism

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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