Susmith Taraka
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced compensation professional skilled in benchmarking, HRIS management, and global mobility coordination. Proven ability to enhance compensation programs and support employee needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Specialist Global Compensation & Benefits
dsm-firmenich
Hyderbad
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted compensation benchmarking to inform salary structures and enhance pay decisions.
- Manage annual compensation review (ACR) including merit, bonus, and adjustments.
- Support STI and LTI programs, including RSU/PSU processing.
- Maintain and update compensation data in HRIS with high accuracy.
- Collaborated with HRBPs and managers to deliver informed compensation recommendations.
- Support global mobility processes and international employee compensation.
- Ensure compensation activities follow company policy and compliance guidelines.
- Coordinate with Finance and HR teams for budgeting and rewards planning.
- Assisted employees with compensation, bonus, and reward-related inquiries to ensure clarity and satisfaction.
- Analyzed market pricing, job matching, and global compensation trends to support the development of pay ranges and compensation frameworks
- Administered Short‑Term Incentive (STI) and Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) programs including RSUs, PSUs, and stock plan processing for executive and leadership teams.
- Evaluated global incentive programs to ensure alignment with performance metrics, business objectives, and budget guidelines.
- Managed global mobility programs including expatriate compensation, allowances, relocation benefits, and shadow payroll coordination
HR Associate
Amazon
Hyderabad
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed employee onboarding processes and documentation for new hires.
- Processed employee bonus requests for supplemental, retention, and one-time bonuses, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Reviewed and validated bonus eligibility, streamlining approval process.
- Ensured accurate and timely bonus payouts for employees in US and LATAM regions, contributing to employee satisfaction.
- Resolved data issues by coordinating with HR and Payroll teams.
- Experienced in using HRIS tools for updating and managing employee data.
- Worked with compensation and payroll systems to ensure accurate records.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
St. Martin's Engineering College
Hyderabad01-2019
B.Com- Computers
Gauthami Degree College
Hyderabad01-2017
MPC
Aadharsha Junior College
Medak01-2013
Siddarth Model School
Medak01-2011
Skills
- Compensation benchmarking
- Bonus administration
- HRIS management
- Mobility coordination
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Employee onboarding
Timeline
Lead Specialist Global Compensation & Benefits
dsm-firmenich
01.2023 - Current
HR Associate
Amazon
09.2020 - 12.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
St. Martin's Engineering College
B.Com- Computers
Gauthami Degree College
MPC
Aadharsha Junior College
Siddarth Model School