Global benchmarking expert

Band Level 3   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid

Location: Hyderabad, India

Relocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

In this role, you will drive operational excellence in global rewards, managing complex processes, vendors, and systems while ensuring accuracy, structure, and timely delivery. You will act as a key connector across internal stakeholders and external partners, translating strategic objectives into clear guidelines and supporting their implementation. This is a highly autonomous role where your organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and communicate confidently will directly impact business outcomes.   Job Description Key Responsibilities: Facilitate the global benchmarking survey cycle, including scope definition, stakeholder training, and vendor coordination

Maintain and update benchmarking documentation (functional matching, governance, training materials) to ensure accuracy and relevance

Develop training materials (videos, work instructions, process guides) to enable consistent execution and stakeholder understanding

Ensure data quality and completeness across benchmarking platforms in line with audit requirements

Support deviation reviews by analyzing market data, business context, and labor trends to define competitive ranges

Lead benchmarking-related projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of outcomes

Drive continuous improvement by simplifying and automating processes, and building dashboards and analytics for data-driven decisions

Support annual budgeting and salary increase processes, ensuring alignment with local market, legal, and stakeholder requirements

Essential Requirements 2 to 5 years of HR Experience (Preferably in Compensation & Benefits)

Basic understanding of compensation elements in an organizational context

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, matrixed, global environment.

Strong data analytics and presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent knowledge of MS Office (word, power point and excel)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation  Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an  e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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