Job Title:
Compensation Manager - India, APAC and Japan About Trellix
Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity. The company’s comprehensive, open, and native cybersecurity platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Trellix, along with an extensive partner ecosystem, accelerates technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 50,000 business and government customers with responsibly architected security. More at https://trellix.com .
Role Overview:
We're seeking a Compensation Manager to act as the subject matter expert and lead for compensation programs across India, APAC, and Japan. In this high-impact role, you'll own regional compensation analysis, drive execution of key programs, and influence strategy — partnering directly with HR Business Partners, COEs, People Services, Finance, and business leaders. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you'll take general direction from management and independently drive complex, unstructured projects through to completion.
About the Role
Compensation Analysis & Strategy
Lead market pricing, benchmarking, salary structures, and pay recommendations across India, APAC, and Japan, using external surveys to assess competitiveness and anticipate trends.
Solve complex compensation problems using broad expertise and independent judgment; recommend best practices that improve processes and policies.
Lead internal and pay equity analyses, surfacing risks and insights to leadership; contribute to future compensation strategy.
Annual Programs & Regional Support
Own regional execution of annual merit, bonus, and equity/LTI cycles, partnering with Workday Team and People Services to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Serve as the primary compensation partner for local markets, accounting for statutory requirements, local practices, and cultural nuances.
Advise on compensation for new hires, promotions, internal moves, and organizational changes.
Data, Systems & Governance
Maintain data integrity within Workday; build and enhance reports, dashboards, and analytical tools.
Drive process improvement through automation and standardization.
Ensure adherence to global compensation policies, governance standards, and local requirements, with sound documentation and audit trails.
Global Projects & Initiatives
Serve as an SME on — and where appropriate, lead — global compensation and Total Rewards projects, contributing regional expertise and helping drive consistent, scalable solutions beyond the region.
Other
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support evolving business and Total Rewards needs.
About You
Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of compensation/Total Rewards experience with specialized depth in compensation practices, policies, and technologies.
Experience supporting compensation in India and/or broader APAC; Japan experience highly desirable.
Strong analytical skills and advanced spreadsheet proficiency across Google Sheets and Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); experience with compensation survey data and market-pricing methodologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and advise senior stakeholders across countries and time zones.
Preferred Experience
Experience in a global technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, or high-growth organization.
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Workday (or similar HRIS); survey providers such as Aon/Radford.
Familiarity with job architecture, incentive programs, and leading annual merit/bonus/equity cycles.
Knowledge of compensation regulations across multiple APAC countries.
Company Benefits and Perks:
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