Oracle
Muhammad Sibtain Kiani
Lahore
Summary
An accomplished professional with over 8 years of GCC experience, specializing in managing Global Compensation Benefits, and Total Rewards programs across diverse regions, including the USA, GCC, South Asia, and Africa. Renowned for adeptly navigating the complexities of global rewards management and consistently achieving outstanding results in dynamic and high-pressure environments. Demonstrates proficiency across a broad spectrum of critical functions, including but not limited to: Compensation & Total Rewards, Payroll & Benefits Management, HR Data Analytics & HRMS, Compliance and Regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Plan Manager
TCP Software
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Leading US-based technology company with global operations.
- Developed and executed payroll, benefits, sales commissions, and incentive programs to align organizational goals and market dynamics.
- Successfully restructured compensation frameworks to meet evolving market demands, boosting competitiveness and fairness.
- Contributed to annual budgeting and performance management processes by providing actionable insights, conducting cost analysis, and supporting audits.
- Managed compensation data with precision, including tracking annual targets and quotas, issuing detailed compensation documents, and validating monthly commissions and bonuses.
- Led compensation plans for diverse segments, including Enterprise, Mid-Market, SMB, Account Management, SAMs, Partnerships, BDRs, and SCs.
- Monitored attainment levels monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure accurate and transparent performance reviews.
- Worked closely with Revenue Operations, Finance, HR, and Sales teams to foster efficiency and operational excellence.
- Leading US-based technology company with global operations.
Head of Rewards and People Operations
Alliance Inc.
Lahore
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: FMCG-based company.
- Directed payroll and benefits operations, restructured compensation strategies, and implemented policies to ensure competitiveness and equity.
- Conducted regular reviews and analyses of compensation data to maintain market-aligned pay structures.
- Developed pay grades and performed job evaluations to establish fair and effective compensation frameworks.
- Spearheaded the restructuring and enhancement of compensation and rewards strategies to align with organizational goals.
- Designed and managed commission and incentive plans for the sales team, ensuring precise validation of payouts and sales data.
- Administered performance reviews, recognized and rewarded top performers, and ensured alignment with company objectives.
- Developed and executed strategies to elevate employee engagement, morale, and overall workplace satisfaction.
- FMCG-based company.
Group Payroll & Benefits Manager
MOBY MEDIA GROUP
Dubai
01.2011 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Prominent multinational US-based media corporation with extensive operations across multiple countries.
- Managed multi-cycle payroll operations across various countries, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and local regulatory requirements.
- Partnered with Mercer and other HR associations to restructure and align job grading and evaluations.
- Designed compensation policies, pay structures, and region-specific benefits programs.
- Handled end-of-service settlements, terminal benefits, and employee benefits, including health insurance, leave entitlements, airfare, social security, retirement fund contributions, and gratuities.
- Conducted meticulous payroll budgeting, tracked monthly costs and annual increments, performed actual vs. budget comparisons, managed payroll posting and headcount reporting, and ensured seamless reconciliation with financial ledgers.
- Actively contributed to performance appraisals, annual reviews, and salary increments to support organizational objectives.
- Oversaw payroll taxes, employee advances, and statutory deductions and contributions while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Worked closely with HR, Finance, and Audit teams to foster synergy, facilitating data sharing and supporting organizational success.
- Successfully implemented an HRIS system across the group, driving efficiency and automation in payroll and HR operations.
- Prominent multinational US-based media corporation with extensive operations across multiple countries.
Finance Officer (Payroll & Benefits)
Himont Group
Lahore
06.2005 - 12.2010
- Directed payroll processing, reporting, payroll costing, budgeting, variance analysis, audits, statutory deductions, bank transfers, pay slips, and data reconciliations with precision.
- Oversaw contributions to social security and retirement funds, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely processing.
- Executed settlements and streamlined the employee exit process with diligence and transparency.
Education
M.COM -
PakistanSkills
- Payroll and compensation analysis
- Benefits administration
- Data analytics and management
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Incentive design programs
- Budgeting and financial processes
- Compliance with regulations
- Job assessment
- Compensation modeling
- Compensation structuring
- Commission calculation
- Performance management
- HRIS expertise
- Payroll management
- Sales incentives
- Salary benchmarking
- Rewards program design
- Expatriate compensation
- Global compensation
- Recognition programs
- Employee benefits laws
Job Profile
Global Compensation Benefits & Total Rewards / Payroll Management / Data Analytics
Certification
- Compensation Benefits & Total Rewards Specializations, HRCI US, University of Minnesota & ADP
- Certified in Sales Compensation and Quotas, West Virginia University
- Payroll Certifications & Specialization, Canadian Payroll, UK Payroll, ADP US Payroll
- People & HR Analytics, University of Pennsylvania, UCI, & IBM
- Excel Data Analytics and Visualization Specialization, Macquarie University, John Hopkins, PwC
- HR Associate Professional Specialization, HRCI, US
- HR People Management Specialization, University of Minnesota, US
Software
MS AX Dynamics
ADP
SAP
SALESFORCE
Timeline
Compensation Plan Manager
TCP Software
04.2022 - 12.2024
Head of Rewards and People Operations
Alliance Inc.
06.2019 - 03.2022
Group Payroll & Benefits Manager
MOBY MEDIA GROUP
01.2011 - 03.2018
Finance Officer (Payroll & Benefits)
Himont Group
06.2005 - 12.2010
M.COM -
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