UPL - Total Rewards Specialist

Job Title: Total Rewards Specialist

ABOUT UPL:

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world's long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL's overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace and customer engagement.

Our purpose is 'OpenAg'. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders.

JOB SUMMARY:

UPL is looking for a highly capable, knowledgeable and driven Total Rewards Specialist to support the Total Rewards Lead in various initiatives and programs as it relates to all total rewards related matters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Coordinate Total Rewards processes in relation to local markets.

- Conduct job evaluations, maintain job description, participate in market surveys, collate & analyse market data, and maintain compensation survey data.

- Develop total rewards communication materials/information kits for the total rewards programs & activities.

- Administer all rewards activities, ie. compensation review cycles, variable/bonus cycles, project compensation, off-cycle promotions, etc.

- All items related to benefits including administration of benefits programs.

- Manage significant enhancements to Total Rewards systems, tools and processes, designing processes, procedures, systems requirements, reports, policies and other enabling tools necessary to effectively operationalize global processes.

- Serve as subject matter expert, applying comprehensive knowledge of one or more HR processes and associated tools and maintain expert knowledge by researching best practices, monitoring legal developments, evaluating emerging trends, keeping appraised of technological advancements, and conducting benchmark comparisons.

- Accountable for the operational management, implementation, and continuous operation of Global Compensation programs & projects.

- Act as a day-to-day compensation interface for HR and leadership/employees in assigned areas.

- Responsible for effective service delivery of Compensation activities.

- Provide support to Total Rewards Lead in various programs and initiatives in the total rewards area.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- 1 to 2 years' experience in managing compensation and benefits programs

- Postgraduate degree in Business Administration; Certification in Compensation, Benefits programs preferred

- Strong, proven analytical skills

- Excellent MS Office skills (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

- Excellent Communication and Negotiation skills

- Strong Time Management skills; Must be a self-starter

- Ability to work across time zones and effectively communicate with stakeholders across different geographies

- Ability to work under pressure and tough deadlines

- Must be a strong team player

Location: Mumbai, India

UPL COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities

Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments

Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers

Travel: 5-10% for business needs, conferences and forums related to Total Rewards.