Specialist – Global Benefits & Well‑being

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
  
  

About The Role

As a Specialist, Global Benefits & Well-being (Corporate), you will be a key member of HARMAN's Global Benefits Center of Excellence (CoE), supporting the design, governance, continuous improvement, and future evolution of global benefits and well-being programs.

Reporting to the Global Director of Benefits, you will partner with stakeholders across Europe, APAC, and the Americas to support program design, governance, compliance, well-being initiatives, M&A activity, and strategic projects. You will combine strong analytical capability with a continuous improvement mindset to generate insights, solve problems, simplify processes, and help deliver scalable solutions that enhance employee experience and organizational success.

This role offers exposure to high-impact global initiatives and is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys tackling complex challenges, embraces innovation, and is motivated by creating practical value for others.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategy & Enablement: Leverage AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, reporting, knowledge management, and decision support. Support benefits due diligence and integration activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes, including comprehensive data collection, analysis, and documentation and maintenance of accurate integration records.
• Governance & Compliance: Aggregating and analysing data from multiple sources to support governance and strategic decision-making. Populating and maintaining inventories and registers, with robust documentation and audit trails for transparency. Identifying and implementing improvement opportunities to optimize processes.
• Collaboration & Standardization: Partnering continuously with cross-functional and regional teams to implement standardized processes templates, and frameworks that drive global consistency, operational efficiency and ensure adherence to global governance standards.
• Reporting & Insights: Developing and managing project trackers and dashboards to ensure transparency and alignment. Preparing and delivering summaries, reports, and presentations. Conducting research, benchmarking, and trend analysis to inform global benefits strategy.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• 6+ years of experience in HR, Benefits, Well-being, Rewards, Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Experience supporting complex projects, process improvements, reporting, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience operating within a global and matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other business productivity tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a strategic mindset.
• Interest in emerging technologies, digital enablement, and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Naturally curious and eager to learn.
• Passionate about solving problems and making work easier for others.
• Focused on delivering practical impact and measurable value.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and identifying solutions.
• Adaptable, proactive, and resilient.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative and effective across cultures and geographies.
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience supporting global benefits, rewards, pensions, or well-being programs.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
• Experience leveraging Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI tools, automation platforms, or similar technologies.
• Certification in AI for HR, Generative AI, Design Thinking, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience in process redesign, workflow optimization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with M&A activity and/or matrixed organizations.
• Exposure to governance, compliance, or risk management frameworks.
  
  

What Makes You Eligible

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Flexible schedule for global collaboration
• Open to travel if required
• Location : Bangalore
  
  

What We Offer

• HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
  
  

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)