Manish Kumar S

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Improved data accuracy by 15%
Reduced time-to-fill for key positions
Enhanced employee satisfaction through efficient C&B operations

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Compensation and Benefits Analyst specializing in HR Tech and data-driven talent acquisition.

Contact

1ms20ba046@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Total RewardsHr AnalyticsCompensation ManagementTalent Acquisition

Other Skills

Compensation & BenefitsCompensation BenchmarkingData ValidationDashboard CreationNegotiationRecruitingLinkedIn RecruiterPhenomZipRecruiterLedger ManagementMicrosoft ExcelBenefits AdministrationBenefits DesignData ReportingMicrosoft Power BI

About

Dynamic and data-driven Compensation & Benefits Analyst with proven experience in Total Rewards strategy, salary benchmarking, HR analytics, and talent acquisition. I specialize in designing competitive pay structures, driving employee engagement, and delivering insightful dashboards that empower leadership to make smarter workforce decisions. With a foundation in finance and human resources, I bridge analytical depth with people-centric HR practices — ensuring that every compensation decision is fair, market-aligned, and business-driven. My experience spans across reward design, benefits administration, and strategic hiring for niche and critical roles. Recognized for improving data accuracy by 15%, reducing time-to-fill for key positions, and enhancing employee satisfaction through efficient C&B operations. I’m passionate about leveraging data, technology, and empathy to build stronger, more transparent reward systems. Core Competencies: Total Rewards | Compensation Benchmarking | Pay Structure Design | HR Analytics | Benefits Administration | Talent Sourcing | ATS (Workday, Phenom) | Excel Dashboards | Employee Engagement | Strategic HR Planning

Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Unisys

2 roles

Compensation and Benefits Analyst

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Driving the design and execution of data-backed total rewards strategies that ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Conduct comprehensive salary benchmarking and job family analysis to align pay structures with industry standards.
Partner with HR leadership to refine compensation frameworks, influencing business-wide pay decisions.
Lead data validation and reporting on 10,000+ employee records, improving compensation accuracy by 15%.
Build executive dashboards and quarterly insights that drive data-driven workforce planning.
Manage 50+ monthly pay and benefits escalations, boosting employee satisfaction and response efficiency. Leading participation in compensation and benefits surveys.
Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the compensation field (e.g., frameworks, technologies, and trends).
Provide ongoing consulting and collaboration with business and HR.
Conduct and lead market analyses and apply market & internal data as appropriate to support compensation decisions.
Analyze compensation data to identify root causes/trends/issues, and respond appropriately.

Compensation & BenefitsCompensation ManagementTotal RewardsHR Analytics

HR Analyst

Sep 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Delivered full-cycle talent acquisition for niche and high-impact roles across technology and business functions.
Implemented data-driven sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Phenom, and ZipRecruiter, cutting time-to-fill for critical roles.
Built and maintained a talent pipeline to support proactive hiring and workforce planning.
Partnered with hiring managers to design targeted recruitment campaigns aligned with organizational priorities.
Conducted salary benchmarking research, aligning offers with internal equity and market trends.
Enhanced ATS efficiency (Workday, Phenom) through Boolean/X-ray search techniques and process optimization.
Maintained compliance with employment laws and regulations, contributing to a risk-free recruitment process.
Conducted regular market research to stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks and competitive recruiting strategies.
Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, resulting in successful recruitment and selection of top-tier candidates.

NegotiationRecruitingTalent AcquisitionHR Analytics

Quest global

Finance Intern

May 2022 – Jul 2022 · 2 mos · Benguru · On-site

Supported P2P team in creating and processing Invoices.
Developed a presentation outlining key findings in a project, leading to a successful completion.
Maintained an organized filing system for the office, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy.
Developed a database system that improved data accuracy and reduced manual errors.

Ledger ManagementMicrosoft Excel