Shiv Kumar Pandey

About Shiv Kumar Pandey

I am a seasoned Human Resources leader with 16+ years of experience in Global Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards Strategy, spanning APAC, EMEA, JAPAC, and the Americas.Currently at Oracle, I lead international compensation strategy, analytics, and governance, driving equitable, data-driven, and market-competitive pay practices for a workforce exceeding 150K across 80+ countries.I specialise in budgeting, salary benchmarking, HR analytics, and pay equity, aligning rewards programs with business goals and financial strategy. My work ensures fairness, compliance, and retention through evidence-based decision-making and technology-driven solutions.Previously with Vialto Partners, PwC, Novartis, HT Media Ltd, Coforge and Ocwen, I’ve built end-to-end C&B frameworks, led global harmonisation, and delivered executive-level reporting using tools such as Oracle HCM, Salary.com, Comp Analyst, and Workforce Analytics.Passionate about HR analytics, governance, and equity, I help organisations design total rewards systems that attract, motivate, and retain top global talent.Core Strengths: Global C&B | Total Rewards | Pay Equity | HR Analytics | Budgeting | Market Benchmarking | Oracle HCM | Salary Surveys

Experience

1. Senior Compensation Manager Consultant, International C & B

   Oracle

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Drive global compensation strategy, delivering insights that shape pay philosophy, ensure internal equity, and support critical talent decisions.•Lead compensation analytics using Salary.com, Comp Analyst, Oracle HCM, and Workforce Analytics to drive benchmarking, pay equity reviews, and strategic workforce planning.•Build and present executive dashboards (CDR, TDC, ITC, Equity Reports), providing leadership with real-time visibility into workforce cost, incentive trends, and equity allocations.•Oversee Sales and Non-Sales Annual Merit Cycles globally, managing base pay, bonuses, promotions, and RSU/Equity allocations while aligning with budgets and business priorities.•Direct market benchmarking and global salary surveys, partnering with vendors like Mercer and Willis Towers Watson to maintain competitive, fair, and compliant pay structures.•Lead pay governance and compliance, monitoring mandatory increases across 80+ countries with a Headcount of approximately 150K globally and ensuring adherence to regional laws and internal equity frameworks.•Conduct audits and gap analyses to identify disparities and recommend corrective interventions, reinforcing Oracle’s commitment to pay equity and inclusion.•Manage multi-million-dollar global compensation budgets, forecasting and tracking costs to balance financial discipline with talent competitiveness.•Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Mobility and Benefits teams to align total rewards strategies with international assignments and global benefits programs.•Drive process automation and knowledge management using OLAP cube-based models to support complex compensation forecasting, automated salary calculators, and Confluence for streamlining project documentation and collaboration, using the same for operational efficiency and governance.•A blend of strategic foresight, analytical acumen, and collaborative leadership, I enable Oracle to make informed, equitable, and competitive compensation decisions.

Education

• Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal

  Bachelor of Computer Application, Computer Application

  2003 — 2006

• Army Public School (APS)

  XIIth Standard, Commerce

  2002 — 2003

• Army Public School (APS)

  Xth Standard, CBSE Board

  2000 — 2001

• Army Institute of Management, Kolkata

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

  2007 — 2009

• Army Public School, Nehru Road, Lucknow

  Ist to IXth standard, CBSE Board

  1991 — 2000

• IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd.

  CAT Coaching, Entrance Exam Preparation

  2006 — 2007