Sugi Pararajan

Key Strengths: Regulatory Compliance & Pay Governance| Salary Benchmarking & Market Analysis| HR Analytics & Workforce Planning

Delivered strategic leadership to drive market expansion and ensure global compliance across operations

• Directed EOR unit operations, focusing on Profit and Loss oversight
• Directed international EORs, payroll, and benefits partnerships while ensuring compliance with global standards
• Expanded market presence internationally by initiating operations in new and previously untapped regions
• Recruited and trained team members while promoting compliance and client-focused excellence within EOR unit
• Collaborated closely with Customer Success and Sales teams, driving the overall success of EOR services through cross-departmental synergies.
• Regularly reported on results, strategies, and progress toward achieving Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Developed and implemented EOR strategies in line with company objectives, leveraging global employment trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Managed complex regulatory environments, providing strategic solutions and risk mitigation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Facilitated cross-cultural communication workshops, equipping employees with skills to navigate diverse work environments effectively.
• Implemented more efficient processes and reduced wasted resources.
• Assisted in Salary Reviews, Variable Pay, and Long-Term Incentives
• Gather market data to compare salaries across different roles and locations
• Supported the annual salary review process, including budget planning and analysis
• Variable Pay (Bonuses & Short-Term Incentives):
• Calculated and validated bonus payouts based on company and individual performance
• Long-Term Incentives (LTI)
• Conducted Benchmarking Studies and HR Analytics
• Use global salary surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson) to compare pay levels
• Provide insights on industry trends, salary competitiveness, and pay equity.
• Track and analyze long-term incentive performance metrics
• Provide insights on industry trends, salary competitiveness, and pay equity
• Present findings and recommendations to HR and business leaders

Key Strengths: Global Mobility Policy Expertise | Strategic Stakeholder Management | Benchmarking| Salary Review| Compensation & Reward

• Led the organization and facilitation of domestic and international secondments, serving as a strategic partner for HR Business Partners, recruiters, and managers.
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in global mobility policies, managing complex secondments and collaborating with legal, HR, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Managed relationships with global stakeholders, including KPMG, Gersons, HMRC, GTI, and over 87 organizations, ensuring consistent service delivery and policy application.
• Provided guidance on compensation structures, job evaluations, and pay bands
• Support HR teams in global mobility and expatriate compensation planning
• Provided high-level benchmarking guidance, using insights from Airinc to set fair per diem's based on location and family size.
• Support hiring managers in offering competitive salary packages to attract top talent
• Spearheaded improvements to mobility policies, contributing to optimized outcomes and enhanced compliance across locations.
• Ensure all compensation policies comply with local labor laws and tax regulations
• Led strategic transfers globally, setting up tax-compliant payrolls in Spain and Australia and guiding relocation compensation processes.
• Created comprehensive orientation programmes for newly arrived expatriates, facilitating rapid acclimatisation to their new roles and communities.
• Keep up to date with legislation changes affecting global compensation practices.
• Assessed risks associated with international relocations, implementing mitigation strategies to protect company and employee interests.
• Monitored international tax compliance, coordinating with tax consultants to minimise liabilities for both the company and relocating employees.
• Analysed global mobility data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings, driving strategic decisions.
• Advised senior management on global mobility trends and legislation changes, impacting business operations and strategy.
• Liaised with immigration lawyers to solve complex visa issues swiftly, reducing the risk of assignment delays.

Key Strengths: Client Relationship Management | Compliance and Immigration Expertise | Process Improvement

• Conducted pre-assignment briefings and provided ongoing support for assignees, demonstrating deep understanding of Ford’s mobility policies.
• Applied extensive knowledge of immigration and tax requirements, ensuring compliance across short- and long-term assignments.
• Built strong relationships with HR and client stakeholders, supporting policy consistency and driving process improvements across global mobility.
• Excelled in managing assignment-related payments, updating client databases for reporting accuracy, and recommending policy improvements.
• Adhered to the BGRS Premier Service Philosophy, delivering a client-centered relocation experience and managing third-party providers throughout the assignment lifecycle.
• Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.