Shivaprasad Kumbar

About Shivaprasad Kumbar

I am a passionate, innovative, and self-motivated professional with a \"can do\" attitude, eager to take on new challenges. My career shift from Development to Global Total Rewards highlights my adaptability and drive. With expertise in project management, problem-solving, and delivering results in highly matrixed organizations, I excel in high-pressure environments.Key Qualifications:Proven expertise in leveraging data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to enhance employee engagement and support company growth.Skilled in leading strategic compensation discussions with C-suite executives and presenting to Board Compensation Committees at regional and global levels.Deep understanding of market benchmarks and trends to ensure competitive compensation packages.Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels.Strategic thinker and able to align Total Rewards initiatives with overarching business objectives.Experienced in fostering an inclusive and equitable compensation culture within diverse, dynamic environments.Achievements:Executive Leveling Framework Design & Automation – Streamlined and automated the process, improving efficiency and clarity in leadership structure.Market Data Benchmarking & Analysis – Led comprehensive benchmarking exercises to align compensation packages with industry standards.Interactive Dashboards for C-suite – Developed and implemented dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud to provide real-time compensation insights for executives

Experience

1. Global Total Rewards Senior Consultant

   SAP

   Apr 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   By leveraging data-driven insights and fostering cross-functional collaboration, I drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and support the company’s growth.Extensive experience in developing and managing total rewards programs on a global scaleExtensive experience in leading strategic compensation discussions with the C-suiteStrong understanding of market benchmarks/trends to ensure competitive compensation packagesSkilled in analyzing data and conducting research to support LTI budgeting decisionsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levelsExperience presenting to Board compensation committees at both the regional and global levels

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Associate’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2010 — 2013

• NMAM Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

  2013 — 2016