Join Microsoft’s Asia Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Consulting team as a Compensation & Benefits Consultant, where you’ll contribute to the design, implementation, and management of compensation programs, primarily for the Engineering organization in India, and supporting international compensation projects. Part of the role will entail benefits programs design and implementation in India. This role is ideal for a seasoned individual contributor who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering data-driven, market-relevant solutions that support business and talent strategies. The role will report to Asia Compensation & Benefits Leader and will partner closely with India C&B Lead, India HR, Business and Global Compensation Teams. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** **Compensation Education & Consultation** + Develop and deliver onboarding and training materials to educate HR partners on compensation programs, policies, and practices. + Provide expert consultation and analytics on complex compensation queries and projects, including regulatory implications and mitigation strategies. + Offer customized solutions for retention, competitive offers, and levelling recommendations by gathering contextual business insights. **Program Design & Adaptation** + Conduct market analysis and internal benchmarking to support compensation program design. + Operationalize legal and compliance guidance into practical compensation frameworks. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to socialize proposed changes and secure alignment. **Program Implementation** + Support the rollout of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring integration with broader HR and business initiatives. + Partner with global teams to align implementation materials and timelines. **Program Management** + Manage ongoing compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with Microsoft’s reward philosophy and business needs. + Monitor program effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on data insights and stakeholder feedback. **Supplier Selection & Management** + Participate in supplier selection and onboarding for benefits-related services. + Negotiate service contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure delivery against performance targets. **Regional Expertise & Market Intelligence** + Analyse compensation and benefit trends across Asia, especially India, and recommend program adjustments. + Conduct campus compensation research to maintain competitiveness in early talent acquisition. **Qualifications** **Required** + Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field AND 5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or people analytics. + Strong analytical and statistical skills and high proficiency in Excel **Preferred** + Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a matrixed environment. + Regional experience across Asia and/or EMEA. + Familiarity with PowerBI, PowerApps, or CRM systems. + Ability to work with Statistical tools and predictive analysis + Demonstrated success in influencing stakeholders and driving program adoption. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .