Senior Compensation Representative

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

As a Senior Compensation Representative part of rewards team based in Navi Mumbai, you will support the execution of Dow’s compensation, incentive, and equity programs through standardized, process-driven activities. You will focus on data accuracy, validation, auditing, and operational delivery across key Total Rewards cycles while partnering with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and external stakeholders.

You will also contribute to process improvement and analytics, ensuring efficient and compliant end-to-end compensation delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute compensation processes including salary adjustments such as promotions, step progressions, indexations, minimum pay checks, and restructuring-related calculations

• Process and validate allowances and premiums, such as shift allowance, transportation allowance, and extended duty allowance, in line with defined rules

• Support annual market benchmarking activities and merit pay planning processes, including data validation, reporting, and implementation

• Perform recurring audits and controls, including overtime and variable pay validation, to ensure data accuracy and compliance

• Support Employee Stock Purchase Plan and long-term incentive processes through data validation, reporting, and audit activities

• Support the Global Recognition program, including data validation and audits

• Generate compensation reports and compensation statements, and support internal control and audit requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

• Maintain documentation, process guides, and knowledge base content, and support Human Resources case resolution

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of compensation programs

• Act as the escalation focal point for cases, responsible for effective case management and delivering timely and accurate support

Role Expectations

• Deliver high-quality, accurate execution of recurring compensation processes

• Apply strong attention to detail and follow standardized procedures

• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous (digital) process improvement

• Operate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment

• Handle confidential data with integrity and discretion

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field with a relevant experience of 5+ years in compensation and total rewards

• Foundational knowledge of compensation or Human Resources operations

• Strong analytical skills and strong advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Fluency in English

Below qualification will be added advantage:

• Experience with Human Resources information systems such as Workday or payroll systems

• Exposure to compensation programs, audits, or data validation

• Interest in data analysis, reporting, and process improvement

Your Skills

• Strong attention to detail and process discipline

• Collaborative mindset and stakeholder focus

• Curiosity and willingness to learn

• Ability to perform effectively during peak compensation cycles

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Additional Notes

• Relocation Assistance is not available for this position.

• The ability to accommodate with international time zone is essential

• Willingness to work in the hybrid setup with 4 days from office is must

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).

• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.