Specialist Total Rewards

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description The Opportunity: What Your Impact Will Be: Job Title: Total Rewards Specialist – India Location: Hyderabad Role Purpose The Total Rewards Specialist supports the implementation, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs onsite for the Mattel Technology & Innovation Center (MTIC). This role partners closely with Global Compensation and Benefits teams, Finance, People & Culture (P&C), and business leaders to ensure local reward programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with Mattel's Total Rewards philosophy. Serving as the primary local Total Rewards resource for MTIC, the Specialist provides market insights, compensation analysis, and benefits recommendations that enhance talent attraction, retention, and employee engagement. The role also supports leader and employee transparency and understanding of Mattel's Total Rewards offerings through effective communication and education initiatives while ensuring local programs remain aligned with global frameworks and governance standards.

Compensation Support the implementation and ongoing administration of global compensation programs, policies, and processes within MTIC. Conduct market benchmarking, compensation analyses, and trend reviews to provide insights that support talent attraction, retention, and workforce decisions . Provide local market insights and input related to salary structures, pay positioning, incentive programs, and emerging market trends. Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive cycles. Prepare compensation reporting and workforce cost analyses.

Support the implementation, administration, and ongoing management of employee benefits programs in alignment with Mattel’s Total Rewards philosophy and local market requirements. Conduct market benchmarking and analyze employee feedback, utilization trends and emerging practices to assess program competitiveness and recommend enhancements. Partner with external vendors, brokers, and consultants to support effective program delivery and administration. Monitor benefits program performance and support the design and implementation of program improvements that address employee and business needs. Support employee education, [enrollment activities,] and communications that enhance understanding and utilization of benefits offerings. Workforce Planning & Financial Analysis Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities. Develop workforce cost assumptions, headcount analyses, and related reporting to support budgeting and forecasting activities. Partner with Finance on compensation and benefits cost modeling. Communication & Employee Engagement Develop employee-facing materials and presentations. Partner with P&C, Communications, and business leaders to develop and deliver communication and education initiatives that increase employee understanding of Total Rewards programs. Assist with employee information sessions, enrollment activities, and awareness campaigns. Gather employee feedback and insights to support continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs . Governance & Compliance Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with local labor