Priya Menon

About Priya Menon

I’m a Total Rewards professional who enjoys turning complex compensation data into clear, business-aligned reward decisions.Over the past 12+ years, I’ve worked across diverse markets in APAC and AMET, partnering with business leaders, HRBPs, and global COEs to design and deliver compensation programs that are competitive, equitable, and practical to implement.My experience spans annual pay cycles, job architecture, market benchmarking, pay governance, and mobility support always with a strong focus on data integrity and stakeholder impact.

Experience

1. Rewards Manager - India & Amet

   Opella

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead the total rewards strategy and execution for India and AMET region across compensation, benefits, grading, and performance management frameworks for a 1,200+ employee base• Spearhead annual compensation planning cycles, driving budgeting, merit, and bonus process alignment across India & 5 AMET countries, ensuring adherence to global and local policies and market practices• Managing internal & external benchmarking using Mercer & WTW surveys, driving informed pay decisions and internal equity across diverse geographies• Design and implement a grading structure realignment across the regions, ensuring consistent job leveling aligned with global frameworks• Serve as a key governance advisor for offer approvals, retention proposals, and out-of-cycle compensation changes, collaborating closely with Finance, HRBPs, Global Total Rewards and GBS• Support mobility cases with expat benefit planning and cost modeling in coordination within Global Mobility team

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Master's degree, Commerce

  2011 — 2013

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting

  2010 — 2011

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Executive Development Program in association with SHRM, Human Resources Management

  2019 — 2020