Sr Manager Total Rewards

Role Overview

This position leads total rewards strategy for Asia, with a strong emphasis on executive compensation. The role sits within a global automotive technology business focused on connected mobility, digital cockpit solutions, advanced displays, AI-enabled software, and EV architecture. The organization operates across 18 countries, employs about 10,000 people, and reported annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion in 2024 along with $6.1 billion in new business.

The core purpose of the role is to improve business performance by shaping compensation programs and policies that motivate senior leaders to deliver strong results. The incumbent is expected to provide forward-looking ideas and product innovation so that pay programs remain competitive in the market and effective in attracting and retaining senior leadership talent.

Executive Compensation

• Define, manage, and oversee global executive compensation and equity programs in line with business priorities, market movements, and corporate strategy.
• Review current compensation practices and propose improvements or new structures that enable leaders to earn above-market total compensation when business outcomes justify it.
• Maintain strong governance, pay equity controls, and full compliance with plan documents, accounting rules, and tax obligations.

Incentive Program Design and Effectiveness

• Build and refine short-term incentive plans and long-term incentive frameworks that support the company’s intended performance outcomes.
• Work closely with the Global Total Rewards Leader, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to model cost impact, define payout curves, and align rewards with company financial performance.
• Track return on investment, participation, and the relationship between payout and performance so that the programs continue to motivate leaders effectively.

Board Governance and Proxy Disclosure

• Own the preparation, development, and review of end-to-end materials for the Compensation Committee of the Board.
• Lead annual proxy statement work related to executive compensation, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section and all SEC disclosure requirements.
• Manage relationships with external compensation advisors and proxy firms such as ISS and Glass Lewis to support favorable recommendations and Say-on-Pay outcomes.

Stakeholder Enablement, Recognition, and Employer Branding

• Create clear and persuasive communication plans that increase the perceived value of total compensation programs.
• Drive the rollout of global recognition programs that improve employee engagement, attraction, and retention across distributed teams.
• Equip senior leadership with transparent frameworks, market intelligence, and data-based decision support for executive reward governance.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure executive compensation and incentive programs are fully aligned with company financial performance measures.
• Deliver positive proxy advisor recommendations and strong approval outcomes on Say-on-Pay votes.
• Strengthen attraction and retention of executive talent through competitive, market-relevant program design.

First-Year Deliverables

• Align executive compensation and long-term incentive structures with the company’s financial results.
• Run a smooth Compensation Committee cycle and publish an annual proxy statement that is compliant and audit-ready.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or advanced HR certification is preferred.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards, including executive compensation exposure in a multinational or publicly listed environment.
• Experience designing effective short-term and long-term incentive plans for teams spread across multiple geographies.
• Strong financial understanding, benchmarking capability, and knowledge of regulations related to executive compensation, equity compliance, and local legal requirements.
• Ability to work across functions, manage complex initiatives, and present data clearly to senior management, large employee groups, and the Board.
• Comfort with HR systems, internal data tools, advanced Excel, and advanced PowerPoint for presentation and storytelling.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead from the front.
• Champion change.
• Build strong teams.
• Set the market standard.
• Apply critical thinking.
• Communicate effectively.

Reporting Relationship

This role works closely with, and reports to, the Global Head of Total Rewards.

About the Organization

The company is a technology leader in automotive mobility, focused on solutions that support a software-defined future. Its portfolio combines digital cockpit products, advanced display technologies, AI-enhanced software, and integrated EV architecture. It serves passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, partnering with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected travel experiences.

Additional Information

The job is based in Coimbatore South, Tamil Nadu, India and is an on-site full-time position.

The role sits in a high-performance culture that emphasizes innovation, challenging the status quo, and creating new possibilities for careers and communities.

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