Compensation & Benefits Partner – India & R&D

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

Compensation & Benefits Partner – India & R&D 

LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and everyday millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world’s workforce in ways no other company can. We’re much more than a digital resume – we transform lives through innovative products and technology.  

Searching for your dream job? At LinkedIn, we strive to help our employees find passion and purpose. Join us in changing the way the world works. 

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. 

This role will be based in Bangalore, India. 

Position Summary

As a Compensation & Benefits Partner, you will support the development and execution of compensation and benefits programs for LinkedIn’s India operations & APAC wide programs. Reporting to the Director of Compensation & Benefits APAC, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business stakeholders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant total rewards practices. 

This role is ideal for a professional with strong analytical capabilities, regional market knowledge, and a passion for operational excellence in compensation and benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Execution & Support 

• Manage compensation program operations including market pricing, benchmarking, and survey participation. 
• Consult on offer strategies, ensuring policy compliance and alignment with compensation philosophy. 
• Address and resolve complex queries from internal stakeholders and vendors. 
• Support annual compensation planning cycles including budgeting, merit, and bonus processes. 
• Manage India-specific benefits programs. 
• Prepare benefits dashboards and cost analyses to support budgeting and decision-making. 
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies. 
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement 
• Manage compensation program operations including market pricing, benchmarking, and survey participation. 
• Consult on offer strategies, ensuring policy compliance and alignment with compensation philosophy. 
• Address and resolve complex queries from internal stakeholders and vendors. 
• Support annual compensation planning cycles including budgeting, merit, and bonus processes. 
• Manage India-specific benefits programs. 
• Prepare benefits dashboards and cost analyses to support budgeting and decision-making. 
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies. 
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement 

Benefits Program Support

• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition to deliver consistent compensation guidance. 
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and program enhancements. 
• Contribute to the development of employee communications and training materials related to total rewards. 

System & Process Optimization 

• Review and maintain Workday compensation modules and dashboards. 
• Recommend improvements to tools and processes to enhance efficiency and transparency. 

Project Participation

• Participate in regional initiatives such as M&A due diligence, new office setup, and integration activities. 
• Support implementation of global and regional C&B programs within assigned scope. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 8 +years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Finance, HR, or related fields. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Human Resources. 
• Experience with compensation practices in India and/or R&D functions. 
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday. 
• Effective communicator with the ability to simplify complex topics. 
• Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. 
• Comfortable working in a remote team environment and across time zones. 
• Strategic Mindset: Applies market insights to inform program execution. 
• 8 +years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Finance, HR, or related fields. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Human Resources. 
• Experience with compensation practices in India and/or R&D functions. 
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Workday. 
• Effective communicator with the ability to simplify complex topics. 
• Self-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities. 
• Comfortable working in a remote team environment and across time zones. 
• Strategic Mindset: Applies market insights to inform program execution. 

Preferred Qualifications

Suggested Skills :

• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with stakeholders. 
• Results Orientation: Delivers high-quality outcomes with accountability. 
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in compensation tools and data analysis. 
• Communication: Develops clear and engaging employee communications. 
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with stakeholders. 
• Results Orientation: Delivers high-quality outcomes with accountability. 
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in compensation tools and data analysis. 
• Communication: Develops clear and engaging employee communications. 

Additional Information

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LinkedIn is an equal employment opportunity employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. For more information on our equal opportunity policy, please visit https://legal.linkedin.com/content/dam/legal/Policy_India_EqualOppPWD_9-12-2023.pdf

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