PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel powertrains, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
This role will be responsible for managing the HR Policies & Compliance and Total Rewards & Benefits function, including market survey participation, job evaluation, salary structure development, incentive plan design, and compensation recommendations. This role will lead the development, implementation, and administration of compensation & benefit programs, HR policies, and people practices for PACCAR India.
This is an opportunity to be a part of the team that plays a crucial role in enabling talent attraction, engagement, and retention for PACCAR India, and generate stakeholder value by enabling enhanced benefits management.
This role along with the team, work to make sure the organization not only does what’s required by law, but continues to raise the bar and do what’s right. From ensuring smart and effective policies to ensuring employees are paid right, PACCAR aspires to do the right thing in every part of the world to be fair and inclusive, disciplined but not rigid, and consistent but not bureaucratic.
Job Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage compensation related projects and partner closely with Corporate Total Rewards team to ensure consistency with Global PACCAR Reward policies.
Work closely with PACCAR India senior leadership, HR, and Corporate Benefits teams to build consensus and support for India benefits and wellbeing strategy.
Conduct regular workshops and coaching sessions to enhance communication skills related to performance discussions and feedback delivery.
Analyse performance review data to identify trends and areas for improvement, preparing reports for senior leadership to inform talent development initiatives.
Lead the performance management cycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and providing guidance to managers on best practices for performance evaluations.
Design and facilitate training programs for managers and employees on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous feedback.
Manage the full scope of country benefits including health, retirement, life, accident, disability, wellness, and ancillary programs.
Own and deliver outcomes of multiple compliance related projects and program areas.
Design and deliver strategies for HR systems, policies and frameworks to ensure alignment with applicable labor and employment commitments, standards, laws, regulations, and company objectives.
Understand current and emerging market trends, identify opportunities and gaps, leverage external best practices, and design benefit initiatives aligned to leadership principles and corporate values while providing local customization.
Review current HR practices and policies to identify potential compliance risks, provide recommendations, and enhance HR practices.
Conduct regular audits of HR practices and records to identify potential areas of non-compliance. Investigate and resolve any compliance issues in a thorough and timely manner.
Prepare and maintain accurate compliance reports, documentation, and records as required for internal and external review.
Analyze compensation data to provide recommendations to Talent partners and business leaders regarding suitable compensation for new hires, promotional increases, and other related matters.
Conduct job evaluations to determine the appropriate job grade, title, and compensation elements, ensuring consistency across the organization.
Lead the annual merit cycle and maintain merit budget data for reporting.
Drive company-wide special projects aligned to team and organizational needs.
Education Requirements:
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent is required.
Technical / Professional Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Compensation is required.
Total Years of Experience Required:
14-18 years of experience in General HR, Talent Management, HR Benefits, Compensation, and Compliance.
4+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits.
Knowledge & Skills Desired:
Experience working on cross-functional project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on execution.
Demonstrated diverse cultural understanding and comfort working with global teams.
Excellent investigative, auditing, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead through ambiguity.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Deep expertise in budgeting, vendor assessment, data gathering, project management, process design, and governance.
Awareness of market landscape and practices specifically in health and mental wellbeing.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of current federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
