Compensation and Benefits Lead

Google

9 - 11 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 13/09/2025

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Job Description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
9 years of experience in compensation and benefits.
3 years of experience in people management.
Experience designing and implementing compensation and benefits programs in India.

Preferred qualifications:

10 years of experience in management, compensation, benefits program, consulting, or analytics.
Experience working in a multinational or complex organization.
Understanding of Indian compensation and benefits laws and regulations.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

About the job

Google's known for our innovative technologies, products and services -- and for the people behind them. Whether you are making our staffing systems more efficient, planning for our growth, building relationships on college campuses or cultivating the next generation of computer scientists, you have an eye on the staffing needs of Google and the broader hiring landscape. You are focused on cultivating outstanding candidates for Google's long-term hiring needs, and work across a cross-functional and international group of staffing teams. You are both scrappy and resourceful, creative and driven -- and excited to share the magic of working at Google.

As a manager, you support team members to exercise independent thinking and make rapid progress towards goals. Working closely with your team to deliver results, you remove roadblocks and ensure that projects and tasks are appropriately resourced.

The Performance and Rewards function is responsible for global broad-based compensation, owning global compensation budgets that represent a material portion of Google’s annual operating expenses. You will design and administer compensation packages and recognition initiatives across Google’s global footprint. Your expertise directly drives employee engagement, attracts talent, and fosters a culture where individuals feel valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive compensation and benefits philosophy and strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and values.
Partner with India Leadership, People Partners (HR Business Partners) and line managers to align compensation and benefits with business strategy.
Conduct regular market analysis and salary surveys to ensure competitiveness. Design, implement, and administer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other perks.
Stay informed about regulatory changes affecting employee compensation and benefits. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Compensation and Benefits (C&B) specialists.
Set goals and expectations for team members, providing regular feedback and coaching.

About Company

Google is a multinational technology company founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It is best known for its search engine but also develops products and services in areas like online advertising (Google Ads), cloud computing (Google Cloud), operating systems (Android, Chrome OS), web browsers (Chrome), and consumer electronics (Pixel devices, Nest). Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., its parent company formed in 2015. It plays a major role in shaping the internet, AI, and digital innovation globally.