Associate Director Compensation Benefits

As an Associate Director of Compensation & Benefits at Azentio, your role is crucial in designing, implementing, and managing competitive, equitable, and scalable C&B programs aligned with Azentio's talent strategy. You will ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance across all geographies where Azentio operates. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Product Org Rewards Strategy:** Design and execute region-specific compensation and benefits strategies to attract and retain product & engineering talent in MEA and APAC. - **Market Intelligence:** Leverage global and regional benchmarks (Mercer, Radford, Aon) to ensure internal parity and external competitiveness for critical tech and product roles. - **Benefits Management:** Evaluate and manage regionally relevant benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness, and retirement offerings, ensuring alignment with employee expectations and statutory compliance. - **Equity & Retention:** Support ESOP planning and communication strategies, especially for niche and leadership roles within the product team. - **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with Finance, Legal, Product Leadership, Talent Acquisition, and Regional HR to align reward decisions with business goals. **Qualifications:** - Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. - 8-12 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably supporting Product or Technology organizations. - Deep understanding of reward frameworks in MEA & APAC, especially UAE, KSA, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. - Expertise in compensation benchmarking tools and methodologies (e.g., Mercer IPE, Radford, Hay). - Familiarity with global HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors). - Strong analytical mindset and proficiency in Excel, Power BI or similar tools. - Ability to work across time zones and influence stakeholders in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment. - High integrity, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. At Azentio, growth is a continuous journey marked by a commitment to excellence in products, services, ideas, and people. The company aims to be the leading provider of Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software products in Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa & United States by providing world-class software products, best-in-class customer service, being an employer of choice, and achieving top quartile growth and margins. Azentio's Core Values: - **Customer centricity:** Put customers at the center of everything. - **Innovation:** Keep looking for a better way. - **Accountability:** Own your work, end-to-end. - **Results:** Focus on outcomes, not just effort. Join Azentio and take pride in all that you do while enjoying the journey towards excellence.,