Job description

In this role, the Global Head of Rewards will lead the Strategy & Operations for the Rewards function at Lenskart. This role is a critical part of the people function leadership team and reports to the Chief People Officer of the company. The role has a wide remit which includes owning the holistic rewards strategy of the company across pay, benefits, executive compensation & long term rewards for the Corporate, Retail & FOS workforce. The key stakeholders for this role would be the Co-founders, CFO, the Lenskart leadership team, the Talent Acquisition team and will also closely partner with the HR Leadership team. Build a Rewards framework that is, transparent, culture driven, inclusive, scalable globally and sustainable

Job requirements

● Lead the global Total Rewards team in designing, reviewing and implementing the full spectrum of compensation, benefits and wellness framework, policies and

programs that support business and people objectives

● Create a rewards approach which balances short term pay & incentives with long term value creation for employees

● Have an inclusive approach towards benefits which takes into account the diversity of the workforce across multiple dimensions

● Define a Lenskart approach which is not only dependent on market practice but clearly identifies the value proposition that is unique to the company and driven by

the company culture

● Understand benefits compliance applicable to government regulations and advise on compliance testing and audit procedures

● Have a robust understanding of Long Term Incentive (Equity and Cash Linked) plans to help align leadership actions towards long term company goals

● Build and review Manpower Annual Operating plan for non-linear roles across Departments linked to industry productivity norms

● Create a culture of development through interventions linked to continuous performance reviews, feedback and growth oriented frameworks

● Have a data driven approach towards decision making and drive a comprehensive and sustainable rewards plan with strong analytics

● Strong business partnership to help identify the issues impacting the ability to attract & retain the right talent and create the right solutions to address these challenges

● Understand different talent markets and ensure there is an appropriate framework to address market nuances where needed

● Inspiring leadership for the function and investing in the organisational health of the function

● Strong communication to help drive the vision with the team and manage internal & external partnerships

● Focus on capability building within the function and ensuring high talent density

● Build deep partnership with cross functional partners across Finance, Technology and HR to drive an aligned agenda

● Use data and technology to create an agile organization and drive better decisions You are someone who is

● Highly entrepreneurial and committed to raising the talent bar at Lenskart and hiring exceptional talent that can build a $5Bn organization of the future

● Expert hands-on knowledge and experience in a senior compensation and benefits role at a global level, with the ability to develop, implement and drive major total

rewards initiatives

● Has demonstrated excellence in strategic thought leadership, stakeholder management, change management and effective collaboration across the

organisation

● Excellent interpersonal relationship and partnership skills. Previous experience working directly with senior management with the ability to influence change is

highly desired

● Demonstrated ability in prioritising and making tough choices amongst multiple and/or conflicting priorities

● Strong leadership management skills in leading and motivating teams, setting priorities and delivering organisation commitments

● Strong project management skills with track record leading complex regional/global projects from end to end

● Confident taking a data-driven approach and present to senior management

● Values agility for the “here & now” but also builds with a future focussed mindset. A problem solving & curious mindset

● Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong focus on delivering impact as well as outcomes for internal stakeholders

● Loves to build the culture and hires strongly for it
● Has an openness towards innovative & radical thinking, willing to challenge and change traditional processes to cater to the evolving talent market
● Had experience of working a diverse set of markets and has some regional/global experience