Rohini Ramjee

About Rohini Ramjee

At Dow Chemical Company, my role as Global Assistant manager empowers me to design and implement compensation strategies across 32 countries, navigating complexities such as high-inflation environments with precision. Leveraging my MBA in HR from Welingkar Institute, I drive the Market Measurement Process (MMP), ensuring data-driven salary budgeting, rigorous pay planning, and seamless execution of merit cycles. My focus on governance includes managing stock plans (ESPP), benefits renewals, and long-term incentive programs for senior roles.Previously at Colgate-Palmolive, I managed compensation processes across APAC, Africa Eurasia, and NAMET regions, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. From job evaluations to equity-based pay actions, I provided strategic support across salary reviews, bonus cycles, and recognition program redesigns—backed by strong analytics and system audits.At Alkem Laboratories, I led compensation restructuring for over employees, championing internal parity, cost efficiency, and market alignment. My foundational expertise in finance from KC College and deep exposure to HR operations continue to shape my holistic approach to total rewards.

Experience

1. Total Rewards Specialist

   Dow

   Oct 2024 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN

   At Dow Chemical, I serve as a Global Total Rewards Specialist, leading compensation and benefits strategies across 32 countries. I manage the Market Measurement Process (MMP), conducting cost-of-living and inflation impact analyses to determine country-specific salary budgets. My responsibilities include overseeing global merit increment cycles, conducting detailed audits, and driving compliance with regional pay planning protocols.I also handle pre-launch testing and audit of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), manage annual and semi-annual benefits contract renewals, and submit benchmarking data for remuneration and working policies. I administer long-term incentive plans for senior-level roles (Grade 9+), ensuring alignment with Dow’s global standards. My approach is grounded in data accuracy, regional alignment, and strategic HR-business partnership.

Education

• D E Societys Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts Science & Commerce

  Bachelors of Commerce, Commerce

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• KC College

  Post Graduation Diploma, Finance Management

  2015 — 2016