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Job Title: Total Rewards Specialist – India
Location: Hyderabad
Role Purpose
The Total Rewards Specialist supports the implementation, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs onsite for the Mattel Technology & Innovation Center (MTIC). This role partners closely with Global Compensation and Benefits teams, Finance, People & Culture (P&C), and business leaders to ensure local reward programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with Mattel's Total Rewards philosophy.
Serving as the primary local Total Rewards resource for MTIC, the Specialist provides market insights, compensation analysis, and benefits recommendations that enhance talent attraction, retention, and employee engagement. The role also supports leader and employee transparency and understanding of Mattel's Total Rewards offerings through effective communication and education initiatives while ensuring local programs remain aligned with global frameworks and governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
- Support the implementation and ongoing administration of global compensation programs, policies, and processes within MTIC.
- Conduct market benchmarking, compensation analyses, and trend reviews to provide insights that support talent attraction, retention, and workforce decisions .
- Provide local market insights and input related to salary structures, pay positioning, incentive programs, and emerging market trends.
- Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive cycles.
- Prepare compensation reporting and workforce cost analyses.
Benefits
- Support the implementation, administration, and ongoing management of employee benefits programs in alignment with Mattel’s Total Rewards philosophy and local market requirements.
- Conduct market benchmarking and analyze employee feedback, utilization trends and emerging practices to assess program competitiveness and recommend enhancements.
- Partner with external vendors, brokers, and consultants to support effective program delivery and administration.
- Monitor benefits program performance and support the design and implementation of program improvements that address employee and business needs.
- Support employee education, [enrollment activities,] and communications that enhance understanding and utilization of benefits offerings.
Workforce Planning & Financial Analysis
- Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Develop workforce cost assumptions, headcount analyses, and related reporting to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Partner with Finance on compensation and benefits cost modeling.
Communication & Employee Engagement
- Develop employee-facing materials and presentations.
- Partner with P&C, Communications, and business leaders to develop and deliver communication and education initiatives that increase employee understanding of Total Rewards programs.
- Assist with employee information sessions, enrollment activities, and awareness campaigns.
- Gather employee feedback and insights to support continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs .
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with local labor regulations and Mattel policies.
- Maintain documentation, governance processes, and controls related to Total Rewards programs.
- Support pay equity analyses, audits, and compliance reviews as needed.
- Monitor regulatory and market developments that may impact compensation and benefits programs.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Serve as the primary local Total Rewards resource and point of contact for MTIC.
- Partner closely with local P&C leaders, P&C Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders to support Total Rewards programs and initiatives.
- Provide local market insights and support implementation of global programs.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting a Global Capability Center (GCC), technology organization, or shared services environment.
- Experience working with external benefits brokers, consultants, and vendors.
- Experience supporting employee communication and engagement initiatives related to Total Rewards.
Impact Measures
- Timely and accurate administration of compensation and benefits programs.
- Employee participation and satisfaction with benefits programs.
- Compensation planning and reporting accuracy.
- Quality of workforce and compensation analysis.
- Employee understanding and engagement with Total Rewards programs.
- Compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with Total Rewards support.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards, preferably within multinational matrixed, or fast-growing organizations.
- Knowledge of India compensation, benefits, and other rewards practices and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting compensation planning, market benchmarking, and rewards program administration.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
- Strong communication, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to translate complex reward concepts into practical employee and business solutions.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards.
- Knowledge of India compensation, benefits, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting compensation planning, market benchmarking, and rewards program administration.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
- Strong communication, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to translate complex reward concepts into practical employee and business solutions.
- Experience supporting a Global Capability Center (GCC), technology organization, or shared services environment.
- Experience working with external benefits brokers, consultants, and vendors.
- Experience supporting employee communication and engagement initiatives related to Total Rewards.
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
