Salary Bench-marking Consultant-Sri Lanka

People and Partners Group People & Partners Group (PPG) is a leading Pan-African executive search and strategic human capital partner, headquartered in Accra, Ghana. We excel in placing C-suite and senior leaders across Africa and beyond, with a 98% retention rate, 15‑day completion timeline, access to 100K+ top talents, and 1-year+ free replacement guarantee. Our end-to-end solutions include Employer of Record (EOR), HR outsourcing, payroll, compensation structuring, performance management, recruitment, and corporate training; tailored for multinationals and high-growth businesses expanding into key African markets, the UK, USA, Middle East, and more. Ghana-compliant with global best practices, we co-design agile frameworks to drive your success. Build Outstanding Teams with PPG. Join Africa's growth story! About the Role We are engaging an experienced Salary Bench-marking Consultant based in Sri Lanka to support a salary bench-marking and compensation structuring project across multiple multinational pharmaceutical organizations. This is a project-based consulting role focused on delivering market-aligned compensation insights, including salary bench-marking, pay structure design, and strategic rewards advisory for critical business functions. The role requires strong analytical capability, pharmaceutical sector knowledge, and the ability to work independently while meeting tight project timelines. Key Responsibilities Gather, validate, and analyze compensation data across pharmaceutical-specific job families and seniority levels Conduct salary bench-marking for key roles across Sales & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Corporate Functions Develop and recommend competitive salary structures, pay bands, grading frameworks, and incentive models aligned with pharmaceutical industry benchmarks Assess internal equity, role alignment, and external market competitiveness of existing compensation frameworks Interpret compensation trends within the Sri Lankan pharmaceutical and life sciences market, including critical and scarce skills Ensure alignment with local labor regulations, statutory requirements, and compliance standards Prepare clear, data-driven reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior client stakeholders Maintain strict confidentiality, data integrity, and ethical handling of sensitive compensation data Deliver agreed project milestones and outputs within defined timelines. Requirements Proven experience in compensation bench-marking, total rewards, HR analytics, or rewards consulting. Prior exposure to pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or healthcare environments is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of the Sri Lankan labor market and pharmaceutical compensation practices. Ability to work independently in a freelance, project-based consulting environment. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional certification (CIPD, SHRM, HRCI, WorldatWork, or equivalent) is an added advantage. Benefits Flexible, freelance project-based engagement Opportunity to work with multinational organizations Exposure to high-impact compensation and total rewards projects Competitive consultancy fees aligned to scope and deliverables Potential for repeat engagements and long-term consulting relationships Continued professional growth through strategic compensation advisory work