Compensation & Benefits Manager, India
A family-owned Group serving customers globally, Roquette is a leader in speciality food ingredients and pharmaceutical excipents
The products and solutions developed by the Group deliver proven technological, nutritional and health benefits precisely tailored to the pharma, nutrition, food and selected industry markets
Roquette's offer is produced from plant-based raw materials such as corn, wheat, potatoes and peas
Since its foundation over 80 years ago, the Group's growth has been based on innovation, a passion for the job and a commitment to achieve
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients
Want to help us make a difference
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles
Position Purpose
Design, implement, and continuously evaluate Indias compensation and benefits programsincluding salary structures, variable pay, health and welfare benefits, and retirement plans
Ensure compliance with local laws and alignment with business objectives
Manage annual C&B budget and champion HR technology platforms (Workday, KRONOS, HRGo, ADP, etc
)
Reports to Head of HR Asia, with functional alignment to Global C&B (France)
Key Accountabilities
Compensation & Benefits Strategy
Design, develop, implement, and manage salary, bonus, and benefits packages for India
Monitor salary structures and benefits; ensure competitiveness, compliance, and gender pay equity
Analyze market data and recommend adjustments to senior management; implement post-approval changes
Maintain parity between job grades and salary ranges across the organization
Research competitor strategies and adapt new-age benefits to attract and retain talent
Annual & Mid-Year Processes
Lead Annual Merit and STI review; train managers and ensure timely payroll updates and communication
Manage mid-year salary/job changes and ensure accurate implementation
Payroll & Compliance
Oversee payroll for all India entities; ensure 100% accuracy, timely compliance, and variance checks
Ensure adherence to statutory requirements (minimum wages, tax liabilities, social security)
Benefits Administration
Manage social security, insurance renewals, annual bonuses, incentives, and lifestyle benefits
Stay updated on market trends and innovative benefits for effective adaptation
Analytics & Budgeting
Conduct periodic analysis of headcount, labor cost, overtime, and demographics
Lead annual budgeting for headcount and labor cost
Technology & Process Improvement
Act as Workday Compensation Partner; ensure full utilization of HR systems
Drive digitization and automation initiatives for efficiency
Employee Engagement & Governance
Ensure fair treatment across functions; uphold principles of market and fair pay
Lead Rewards & Recognition initiatives and engagement activities for India
Support M&A integration on C&B and payroll topics
External Relations
Build relationships with benchmarking experts and insurance providers
Liaise with external partners for market data and best practices
Functional competencies
Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Expertise in compensation design, payroll management, compliance, and HR technology
Ability to influence senior leadership and lead change initiatives
Technical Applicative competencies
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Analytics tools such as PowerBI, Qliksense
Productivity tools such as Teams, SharePoint
HR Systems (preferably WorkDay)
AI tools such as Copilot
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: MBA HR / Post Graduate in HR
Experience: 12 15 Years of relevant experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment in an MNC will be preferred
Business Trips (Percentage): 15% 20%
If you identify yourself in this position, please apply byuploading your resume and let's start the journey together!
Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences
Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www
roquette
com and at www
sustainability
roquette
com
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The products and solutions developed by the Group deliver proven technological, nutritional and health benefits precisely tailored to the pharma, nutrition, food and selected industry markets
Roquette's offer is produced from plant-based raw materials such as corn, wheat, potatoes and peas
Since its foundation over 80 years ago, the Group's growth has been based on innovation, a passion for the job and a commitment to achieve
Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients
Want to help us make a difference
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles
Position Purpose
Design, implement, and continuously evaluate Indias compensation and benefits programsincluding salary structures, variable pay, health and welfare benefits, and retirement plans
Ensure compliance with local laws and alignment with business objectives
Manage annual C&B budget and champion HR technology platforms (Workday, KRONOS, HRGo, ADP, etc
)
Reports to Head of HR Asia, with functional alignment to Global C&B (France)
Key Accountabilities
Compensation & Benefits Strategy
Design, develop, implement, and manage salary, bonus, and benefits packages for India
Monitor salary structures and benefits; ensure competitiveness, compliance, and gender pay equity
Analyze market data and recommend adjustments to senior management; implement post-approval changes
Maintain parity between job grades and salary ranges across the organization
Research competitor strategies and adapt new-age benefits to attract and retain talent
Annual & Mid-Year Processes
Lead Annual Merit and STI review; train managers and ensure timely payroll updates and communication
Manage mid-year salary/job changes and ensure accurate implementation
Payroll & Compliance
Oversee payroll for all India entities; ensure 100% accuracy, timely compliance, and variance checks
Ensure adherence to statutory requirements (minimum wages, tax liabilities, social security)
Benefits Administration
Manage social security, insurance renewals, annual bonuses, incentives, and lifestyle benefits
Stay updated on market trends and innovative benefits for effective adaptation
Analytics & Budgeting
Conduct periodic analysis of headcount, labor cost, overtime, and demographics
Lead annual budgeting for headcount and labor cost
Technology & Process Improvement
Act as Workday Compensation Partner; ensure full utilization of HR systems
Drive digitization and automation initiatives for efficiency
Employee Engagement & Governance
Ensure fair treatment across functions; uphold principles of market and fair pay
Lead Rewards & Recognition initiatives and engagement activities for India
Support M&A integration on C&B and payroll topics
External Relations
Build relationships with benchmarking experts and insurance providers
Liaise with external partners for market data and best practices
Functional competencies
Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Expertise in compensation design, payroll management, compliance, and HR technology
Ability to influence senior leadership and lead change initiatives
Technical Applicative competencies
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Analytics tools such as PowerBI, Qliksense
Productivity tools such as Teams, SharePoint
HR Systems (preferably WorkDay)
AI tools such as Copilot
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: MBA HR / Post Graduate in HR
Experience: 12 15 Years of relevant experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment in an MNC will be preferred
Business Trips (Percentage): 15% 20%
If you identify yourself in this position, please apply byuploading your resume and let's start the journey together!
Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences
Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws
As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach
To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www
roquette
com and at www
sustainability
roquette
com
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