Senior Manager - Total Rewards

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Objective

The Total Rewards Lead plays a strategic and operational leadership role in designing, delivering, and governing the organization’s global compensation and benefits programs. The role ensures competitive, equitable, and business-aligned total rewards practices that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. By partnering with HR, Vertical and Enabler business leaders, and external market sources, the Total Rewards Lead drives pay governance, process excellence, and data-driven decision-making across global and regional rewards initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy, Design & Governance

Leads the development and governance of compensation structures, job architecture, and pay frameworks across regions. Oversees annual merit, bonus, and promotion cycles, ensuring process accuracy, fairness, and alignment with internal and external market dynamics. Advises leadership on compensation decisions backed by analytics and benchmarking.

Benefits Program Management

Designs, manages, and evaluates benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and employee well-being. Oversees vendor partnerships, cost utilization reviews, and enhancements that align with business priorities and employee needs. Ensures smooth communication, execution, and continuous improvement of benefits offerings.

Market Intelligence, Benchmarking & Analytics

Conducts industry benchmarking, survey participation, and advanced pay analytics to guide compensation structures and reward decisions. Monitors market trends to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness. Builds reward dashboards and insights to support HR and leadership decision-making.

Rewards Governance, Compliance & Audit

Maintains strong governance for compensation and benefits processes, ensuring policy consistency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Conducts periodic audits and compliance checks, minimizing risk and ensuring equitable application of reward practices across geographies.

Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory Support

Serves as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and People Leaders on compensation, benefits, job evaluation, and pay decisions. Simplifies complex reward concepts and enables better business decision-making through strong communication and influence.

Process Excellence & Digital Enablement

Drive continuous improvement through streamlined processes, modern HR technologies, and automation. Improves cycle execution, data accuracy, and overall employee and manager experience. Enhances digital tools utilized for compensation planning and benefits administration.

Preferred profile:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards
• Experience in Leading Complex Compensation Cycles, Designing Rewards Programs & Structures, Driving Rewards Analytics & Benchmarking, Strengthening Governance & Compliance
• Working knowledge of statutory compliance related to compensation and benefits
• Good communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel, analytics, and data interpretation skills

Other role information:

• Title: Manager / Sr. Manager - Total Rewards based on relevant experience
• Reports to: Director - Total Rewards
• Location: Bangalore