Career Area:
Human Resources
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
We are seeking a skilled Total Rewards Partner to join our India Total Rewards Team.
The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore RMZ Office, KA-India
What you will do
The incumbent would Provide Total Rewards partnership to internal customers in support of employee benefits and wellbeing programs, retirement programs and compensation management. Owns and delivers key rewards programs, works with internal stakeholders & external partners & vendors to drive improvements and efficiencies, develops and delivers employee/ stakeholder communication, and manages rewards projects.
Total Rewards Administration
- Own and deliver key rewards programs, manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits, wellbeing programs, and India retirement benefits while ensuring compliance with policies, timelines, and regulatory requirements
- Liaise with vendors and external partners to drive improvements, ensure smooth operations, issue resolution, and seamless employee experience
- Partner with internal stakeholders across functional areas such as Finance, Legal, Procurement for seamless Rewards administration
- Lead employee communication on total rewards, driving education, engagement, and issue resolution in line with established guidelines and procedures
- Perform qualitative and quantitative research on total rewards programs to support business and talent imperatives
- Stay abreast of current trends and regulatory developments surrounding rewards plan design and administration
Rewards Process Excellence & Project Management
- Administer regional/global processes and governance while bringing in continuous improvements in line with the enterprise view.
- Structure and drive assigned projects within Total Rewards; Manage timelines, dependencies, stakeholder alignment, and vendor performance to deliver project outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and streamline processes through standardization, robust documentation, automation, and governance
- Design and implement reporting frameworks to track and analyse Rewards metrics
- Act as a change champion to embed new processes and ways of working
What you will have
- A university degree and 7-10 years working experience in Total Rewards. Exposure to India retirement benefits is preferred.
- High attention to detail and operational rigor
- Ability to work with and reason through extensive data and metrics
- Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management capabilities
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint; advanced Excel preferred)
- Prior experience in process improvement or operations excellence initiatives is desirable
- Experience with data visualization, digital, and automation tools is a plus
- This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.
• Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.
• Collaborates with departmental associates and management.
• Adapts interaction style to situations and people.
Benefits Programs: Knowledge of employee benefits programs, processes, issues and considerations; ability to design and implement benefits programs.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Counsels and assists employees in benefits issues.
• Transfers employees information and benefits data to benefits vendors.
• Performs benefits administration including enrolment, claims and the termination process.
• Analyses corporate benefits plans and market trends.
• Implements a specific type of benefits program within the organization.
Compensation Management: Knowledge of compensation structure, and regulations and policies related to compensation; ability to design, implement and evaluate compensation programs, policies and processes within an organization.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Implements compensation packages for an organization's employees.
• Coordinates compensation activities with HR and business staff.
• Adheres to government and industry compensation regulations.
• Conducts job analysis and salary survey activities within the department.
• Assists in developing various compensation programs within an organization.
Retirement Programs: Knowledge of features, policies and processes of retirement programs; ability to implement and manage employee retirement programs and plans.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists employees and retirees with enrolments or changes to plan selections.
• Diagnoses routine problems regarding an account or options.
• Resolves transactional issues with retirement benefits providers.
• Analyses documentation and administration requirements.
• Administrates organizational retirement benefits programs.
What you will get:
- Work Life Harmony
- Earned and medical leave.
- Relocation assistance
Holistic Development
- Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
- Career developments opportunities with global prospects
Health and Wellness
- Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
- Employee mental wellness assistance program
Financial Wellness
- Employee investment plan
- Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.
Additional Information:
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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