Compensation & Benefits-Associate L1, Senior L2, Lead L3-Workday Must

Sutherland is hiring for Compensation and Benefits roles in Chennai's Perungalathur location, spanning three levels, Associate L1, Senior L2, and Lead L3, within a single posting to accommodate candidates at different experience stages. Across all levels, the role centers on managing compensation transactions and benefits administration within an HR Shared Services delivery model. Handling employee queries directly is a core responsibility, requiring clear communication as staff reach out with compensation or benefits questions. Coordinating closely with the payroll function is necessary given how tightly compensation processing and payroll execution are linked. Ensuring data accuracy and compliance runs throughout, and candidates applying for the Lead L3 tier will additionally take on leadership responsibilities overseeing the team's work quality and output.

This role accepts candidates across a broad 1-6 year experience range, spanning Associate, Senior, and Lead levels, with Workday experience mandatory regardless of tier. Strong knowledge of Compensation and Benefits processes within an HR Shared Services model is required. Practical benefits administration and payroll coordination experience is essential, given how closely these functions interact in this role. Case management skills are needed for handling employee queries efficiently and accurately. Strong data validation abilities are required to maintain accuracy across compensation transactions. Advanced MS Excel skills are expected for data handling and reporting.