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SHAHANA BHAR

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager with extensive experience at AB-InBev, specializing in compensation strategy and employee engagement. Achieved $120K in value creation through innovative benefits models and enhanced employee wellbeing initiatives. Proven track record in regulatory compliance and process automation, driving efficiency and fostering a culture of retention and engagement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Rewards

AB-InBev
Bangalore
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead India in compensation, benefits, employee wellbeing, and payroll strategies for AB InBev GHQ India.
  • Led the GST audit for GHQ India, ensuring full compliance and process accuracy.
  • Drove the transition of the Flex Benefits model, aligning it with statutory requirements, and achieving $120K in value creation.
  • Achieved an efficiency gain of 1 FTE through process automation initiatives.
  • Designed strategic Total Rewards levers, including Deferred Bonus, Relocation Bonus, and Critical Skills Allowance, to enhance employee engagement and retention.
  • Onboarded Amaha as the new EAP partner, integrating app-based support and specialist access to improve emotional well-being.
  • Led compensation restructuring for lower employee bands, ensuring compliance with minimum wage laws, and correcting their pay.
  • Re-initiated the step increase cycle, ensuring grid alignment, and closing comp-ratio gaps.
  • Driving the launch of BrewStar, a recognition portal for GHQ India
  • Launched a Meal Card program, supporting cafeteria digitization, and enhancing employee tax benefits.
  • Led 2025-26 employee health insurance renewals, introducing several enhancements to improve employee experience.
  • Revamped the flexible benefits program to optimize cost and boost employee experience.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to develop reward strategies that foster engagement and retention.
  • Oversaw salary reviews, bonus plans, benefits schemes, payroll processing, and master data management—ensuring compliance and effective communication.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.

Manager, People Business Partner

AB-InBev
Bangalore
03.2018 - 02.2024
  • Developed and executed HR strategies aligned with business goals, improving employee engagement scores by 9 percentage points in 2021.
  • Introduced Employee Service Awards and outplacement services for families of deceased employees, strengthening employee value proposition.
  • Launched strategic talent development programs such as the Women Mentorship Program, Functional Academies, and Talent Reviews.
  • Designed and implemented robust retention strategies for high-potential talent.
  • Oversaw global mobility operations, facilitating seamless international employee transitions.
  • Acted as a key liaison with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure cohesive people strategies across functions.

Instructor Senior Analyst, Mobility

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Led a team of 3 in managing cost estimates, budgeting, and tax compliance for over 250 expatriates.
  • Coordinated with global vendors to ensure timely and accurate execution of mobility processes.
  • Developed and implemented standardized procedures to improve service delivery and policy adherence.

Senior Analyst, Quality Control

Fragomen Immigration Services
Bangalore
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Conducted quality audits for immigration documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Generated insights through MIS reports, enabling data-driven decision-making for leadership.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance case lifecycle visibility and tracking.

Senior Officer, Compensation and Benefits

Tesco Hindustan Services
Bangalore
02.2011 - 07.2015
  • Managed annual pay review and bonus cycles for executives.
  • Administered complex UK employee benefits including legal orders and compensation schemes.
  • Introduced process improvements to streamline compensation workflows.

Analyst, Insurance

WNS
Bangalore
09.2009 - 01.2011
  • Processed general injury and third-party claims, ensuring accurate settlements in collaboration with legal teams.
  • Improved claims turnaround time by identifying and resolving process bottlenecks.

Education

MBA - Marketing & Retail

IBMR
Bangalore
10-2009

Skills

  • Compensation strategy
  • Benefits administration
  • Payroll management
  • Employee engagement
  • Process automation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Received business awards for 2 consecutive years for exceptional business partnering.
  • Recognized as the Top performer for single‑handedly leading the 1 YP engagement agenda for the center.
  • Awarded for strategizing and implementing the Employee Service Awards in 2021.

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Manager, Rewards

AB-InBev
03.2024 - Current

Manager, People Business Partner

AB-InBev
03.2018 - 02.2024

Instructor Senior Analyst, Mobility

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Analyst, Quality Control

Fragomen Immigration Services
08.2015 - 06.2016

Senior Officer, Compensation and Benefits

Tesco Hindustan Services
02.2011 - 07.2015

Analyst, Insurance

WNS
09.2009 - 01.2011

MBA - Marketing & Retail

IBMR

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