Tata Consultancy Services
Website:
tcs.com
Job details:
Compensation Specialist
Job Requirements*
We are looking for a Compensation Sr Associate – Global/US to manage and
govern headcount planning and employment cost activities across U.S. operations
and global functions. This role partners closely with HR, Compensation, Finance,
and business leaders to ensure accurate workforce planning, cost forecasting,
system alignment, and data integrity to support annual budgeting and strategic
workforce decisions.
Key
Responsibilities*
Headcount Planning (Global / US)
• Lead the annual headcount planning cycle for U.S. and global populations
in alignment with corporate strategy and financial planning timelines
• Consolidate, validate, and reconcile headcount plans submitted by HRBPs,
regions, and global functions
• Track workforce movements including hires, backfills, transfers,
promotions, redeployments, and exits
• Ensure headcount plans align with approved budgets, organizational
structures, and governance standards
Employment Cost Planning
• Develop and maintain employment cost forecasts for U.S. and global
employee populations, including base salary, STI, LTI, benefits, and
allowances
• Partner with Compensation and Finance teams to model cost scenarios
and assess financial impact
• Support annual budget, reforecast, and long-range planning cycles with
accurate workforce cost inputs
• Monitor and analyze planned vs. actual employment costs and highlight
variances or risks
Data Management & System Updates
• Ensure accurate maintenance of headcount and cost data in core HR and
compensation systems (e.g., PeopleSoft / HRIS)
• Coordinate system updates related to:
New positions and position changes
Compensation updates impacting cost (salary, bonus, LTI)
Promotions, transfers, and organizational changes
• Ensure data consistency across HRIS, Finance, and payroll systems (with
particular focus on U.S. payroll requirements)
• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and
security
Reporting & Analytics
• Generate and distribute headcount and employment cost reports for HR,
Finance, and leadership (Global and US views)
• Analyze workforce and cost trends, including regional and functional
insights
• Provide leadership-ready analysis to support decisions on capacity
planning, cost control, and workforce mix
Governance & Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key liaison between HR, Compensation, Finance, and business
stakeholders across Global and US regions
• Support governance reviews, leadership approvals, and audit requirements
• Respond to ad-hoc headcount and cost analysis requests from Finance
and senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal planning standards, controls, and U.S.
regulatory considerations
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