Compensation and Benefits Lead - Global

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Google Operations Center

On-site

Posted 3 hours ago • Apply by April 20, 2026

Job Description

Join Us!

At Google Operations Center we help Google users and customers solve problems and achieve their goals—all while enjoying a culture focused on improving continuously and being better together. We work hard, we play hard, and we want you to join us!

As the Compensation and Benefits Lead, you will be managing the function in a leadership role and guiding a team of Specialists who contribute in the execution and communication of total reward policies globally for GOC.

Design and communicate total reward policies, programs and initiatives aligned to the long term HR strategy and business goals. Develop and apply global guidelines, frameworks, toolkits and methodologies for GOC. Ensure the Total Rewards offerings are relevant, competitive and affordable.

Position Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Design:

Design, build, modify, and implement total rewards processes, policies, and programs in alignment with HR and GOC strategy
Perform global market salary and/or benefits benchmarking to ensure GOC compensation is in line with guiding principles
Ensure compensation and benefits align with desired GOC talent strategy
Help develop and apply global GOC compensation and benefits guidelines, frameworks, and methodologies
Maintain expert knowledge by researching leading practices, monitoring legal developments, evaluating emerging trends, and keeping appraised of technological advancements related to compensation and benefits
Act as a day-to-day compensation interface for HR and leadership
Management of resources performing these key responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Administration

Serve as a main point of contact for all issues related to the Total Rewards areas and manage relationships with stakeholder group and key individuals
Plan and coordinate the timely processing of all compensation, benefits, pensions and/or equity programs according to agreed SLAs and statutory / legal obligations
Oversee the annual pay and bonus review process via the internal tools
Monitor compensation and pension trends to provide guidance to leadership on direction on the programs

Additional Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate the timely processing of all operational transactions related to compensation, benefits, pensions and equity programs according to agreed SLAs and statutory obligations
Manage significant enhancements to Total rewards systems, tools and processes, designing processes, procedures, systems requirements, reports, policies and other enabling tools necessary to effectively operationalize global processes
Serve as subject matter expert, applying comprehensive knowledge of one or more HR processes and associated tools and maintain expert knowledge by researching best practices, monitoring legal developments, evaluating emerging trends, keeping appraisal of technological advancements and conducting benchmark comparisons
Manage health and welfare and benefits projects as necessary
Establish and build relationships with multiple internal/external customers
Collaborate with other teams to enhance compensation and benefits processes and procedure

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance or related field
15+ years of overall experience in Human Resources
8 to 10 years of Work experience in Compensation and Benefits
5+ years of experience leading C&B teams.
Strong experience in Compensation structures and Benefits programs design
Experience in Employment law and regulatory compliance tracking and reporting
Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills interfacing with vendor partners and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in HR Management, Finance or related field)
Experience managing compensation and benefits programs across multiple countries or regions
Experience working with global compensation, benefits, businesses, vendors and teams
Navigate ambiguity and be comfortable with some level of inconsistency
Experience using various pay & benefits systems and tools is desired
Excellent stakeholder & vendor management skills
Strong ability to plan proactively and confidence to rely on own judgment

Benefits

We support you with competitive wages and with comprehensive health care including medical, dental and vision coverage
We support your family with gender-neutral baby bonding leave, 26 week birth-parent maternity leave, and generous life, accident and disability insurance minimums
Employees who work onsite can enjoy free meals and snacks, and fun onsite experiences

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Thanks for your interest in this opportunity! Our recruitment team will contact you if your profile is a good fit for the role. If you don't hear from us within 2-3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We value your patience throughout this time. For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].