Diageo

AVP -Global Rewards and Performance Operations

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerDiageo
  • LocationIndia
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Description :

Job Title: AVP -Global Rewards and Performance Operations

Location: Bangalore

Contract: Permanent

About Us

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has an important role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we create shared value.

About the Function:

Our Human Resources (HR) team bring brilliant people together to help us continue building iconic brands. We harness the diverse talents of our people to help them excel. We champion an inclusive and collaborative culture, where all voices and perspectives are celebrated and valued.

HR is at the heart of markets around the world, finding and developing talent that will unearth new ideas and inspire innovation. From creative problem solvers and entrepreneurs to scientists and engineers — whatever your experience and ideas, we’ll help you to harness your talents, empowering you to be the best you can be.

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Top Accountabilities

Help to build and lead a high performing and highly engaged Global Reward and performance Operations team in Bangalore

Drive and oversee ARC project delivery, Global Calibration, E-deltip, SIP, Benchmarking, Pay Equity projects and Salary Survey Submission including exceptional customer management, financial control, application of governance and brilliant execution

Application of Project Management Principles, ensuring adherence to Project Management methodology and tools

Ensure that all required actions are delivered in Workday (and other systems) to enable the Annual Reward Cycle

Enable processes to ensure there is accurate data, effectively supporting the processes (ARC etc.)

Partner with and deliver appropriate interventions for first point, HR Business Partners, Reward Managers, Executive Reward, Shares, Global Mobility, Process Governance, Payroll teams and others to ensure stakeholders are clear on their responsibilities for delivering the Annual Reward Cycle and other processes and are fully equipped to perform their role

Partner with Reward COE teams to align and discuss on critical priorities and take decisions on operational executions

Partner with Payroll team to align on ways of working to ensure the Annual Reward Cycle payments are implemented appropriately and with accuracy.

Partner closely with Power BI and automation team to simplify the processes and reporting’s for wider audiences including HR teams.

Partner with External vendors on Benchmarking and Pay equity projects/processes to appropriately run operations and achieve continues improvements

Requirements and qualifications

At least 12 years of progressive experience in global Reward and Performance Operations, HR Operations or HR service delivery, with substantial responsibility for compensation and reward processes.

Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end annual reward and performance cycles, including global calibration, benchmarking, pay equity, salary survey submissions and incentive processes.

Strong operational knowledge of Workday and its use in reward and performance processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into accurate, scalable system execution.

Proven success in building, leading and developing high-performing teams in complex, global and highly matrixed organizations, with a strong focus on coaching, engagement and delivery resilience.

Experience handling complex, deadline-critical programmes using focused project management, governance, financial control and risk management.

Solid understanding of data governance, regulatory requirements, internal controls and the interdependencies between reward processes, HR systems and payroll.

High level of numerical and analytical capability, with a track record of using data to identify risk, improve decisions and strengthen operational performance.

Demonstrated ability to simplify and standardize processes, use automation and reporting effectively, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Exceptional customer management and influencing skills, with the credibility to partner with CHROs, senior HR leaders, Global Centres of Expertise, HR Business Partners, Payroll and other cross-functional teams across geographies.

Ability to connect Reward and Performance Operations with the broader people strategy, including talent, workforce planning and regulatory priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on employee experience.

Experience handling external partners and vendors against clear service, quality and commercial expectations.

A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required; a recognized Reward, HR or project management qualification would be advantageous.

Working with us:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognize and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, give and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to improve, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you gain this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore Karle Town SEZ

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-10-13

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