Total Rewards Specialist

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end communication strategy for all Rewards programs — including compensation cycles, benefits launches and initiatives, policy updates, and wellness initiatives

Build communication toolkits, FAQs, presentation decks, manager guides, and explainer materials to drive awareness and understanding of Rewards programs

Translate complex Rewards frameworks, pay philosophies, and policy changes into simple, engaging, and accessible content for employees, managers, and leadership

Partner with People Success and Internal Comms teams to ensure timely, consistent, and impactful delivery of Rewards messaging across all channels

Support change management planning for any major Rewards transformation (e.g., new comp structures, benefits redesign, appraisal process changes) — including stakeholder mapping, impact assessments, and rollout plans

Gather employee and manager feedback post-communication to assess effectiveness and continuously improve messaging strategies

Conduct ongoing market research and competitive benchmarking across compensation, benefits, and wellness practices — with a focus on tech, fintech, and enterpise and solutioning sector

Support the Rewards Partner in annual and ad hoc salary benchmarking exercises using survey data (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Korn Ferry)

Track industry trends in total rewards, variable pay, equity, and benefits — synthesizing insights into actionable briefs for the Rewards team and leadership

Build and maintain a research repository covering pay trends, competitor benefits practices, and regulatory updates across India, the US, and UAE

Analyze internal compensation data to identify patterns, anomalies, and equity gaps, and present findings with clear narrative and recommendations

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills — ability to simplify complex topics and tailor messaging for different audiences (employees, managers, executives)

Foundational understanding of compensation and benefits concepts — pay structures, benchmarking, variable pay, wellness programs

Analytical mindset with comfort working in Excel/Google Sheets; exposure to HR analytics tools is a plus

Organized and detail-oriented — able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn

Change management awareness — understanding of how to help people navigate organizational or program changes

Curiosity and innovation — you look at what others are doing and constantly ask "how can we do this better?

Ability to document, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).

High integrity and trustworthiness — ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality.

Experience and Qualifications

• Graduate/ Post Graduate or MBA in HR

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or Total Rewards is preferred.

• Hands-on exposure to HRIS, compensation benchmarking/survey platforms, and HR analytics tools is an added advantage.

• Experience or academic exposure to project management, stakeholder communications, or change management is a strong plus.

• Prior experience in the Technology, FinTech, SaaS, or BFSI industry is preferred, though candidates from other industries with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

Equal Oppurtunity
Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success