Pawan Ahuja

Based in the UAE Corporate office and in conjunction with the Group HR Head, manage broad range of Total Rewards & Performance initiatives i.e. Design, execute and proactively manage a current, competitive and complaint framework of Total Rewards & Performance Management framework, procedures and programmes to support the Group’s Business.

Strategy articulation and development of Compensation & Benefits framework for the MEA Region. Design, execute and proactively manage a current, competitive and complaint framework of Total Rewards policies, procedures and programmes to support the Group’s Middle East Region Business in countries such as UAE, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and India.

• Providing C&B expertise to management and HR colleagues.
• Managing budget and payroll process for the Mumbai office and be the SPOC for global and regional program implementation.
• Develop specifications for new plans and modify existing reward plans to maintain company's competitive position in the market.
• Work closely with external providers (Hay) to assess all benefit programs and market offerings/trends, develop or modify plans making recommendations to the leadership teams.

Key Initiatives and Achievements

• Corporate team member on the M&A team of Shaw India Ltd and Technip. Managed Shaw India Ltd.’s Mumbai office merger, including processes to design new benefit programs and compensation policy.
• Introduced ONE Technip (PAN India Region) Insurance scheme with more than 30% cost reduction. Managed annual salary reviews and bonus payouts.
• Administered annual performance management and salary administration program to ensure equity and competitive wage and salary programs.
• Coordinated all HR functions for international mobility, which included obtaining proper work permits/immigration. Preparation of policy and assignment packages and employee relations issues unique to global assignments.

Key Deliverable
• Act as a liaison with HR staff to coordinate Learning and development programs, systems and processes to support the team.
• Deliver and maintain training & training plans to improve employee skills.
• Responsible for the induction of the new joiners/ trainees.

Recruitment of personnel, preparing offers, maintaining employee files.