Compensation Specialist

S&P Global Market Intelligence; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking a Compensation Analyst to support broad-based compensation programs, data administration, and reporting. You will work with Compensation Leads and Total Rewards colleagues to handle day-to-day activities and ensure accuracy across regions.

This role is ideal for someone building foundational compensation knowledge in a structured, global team, reporting to the Compensation Lead. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in broad-based compensation, total rewards, HR, or rewards consulting.
• Basic understanding of compensation principles, HR processes, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, including data validation, lookups, and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality, quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of broad-based compensation programs and processes.
• Prepare and maintain standard reports, spreadsheets, and data files.
• Assist with compensation surveys, data collection, and benchmarking.
• Validate compensation data, job-related information, and employee records for accuracy.
• Respond to routine compensation queries and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
• Contribute to process documentation and improve compensation workflows and reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will be a key member of the Global Total Rewards team, providing yearround support for broadbased compensation programs, processes, and initiatives in partnership with colleagues across regions.

You will work closely with Compensation Leads and Total Rewards colleagues to support day-to-day compensation activities, reporting, and data administration. This role is well suited for someone building foundational compensation knowledge in a structured, team-oriented environment. The role reports to the Compensation Lead.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of broad-based compensation programs and processes by assisting senior team members with recurring deliverables and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain standard reports, spreadsheets, and compensation data files to support ongoing program administration and analysis.
• Assist with compensation survey participation, data collection, job matching support, and basic benchmarking activities under guidance from more senior team members.
• Validate compensation data, job-related information, and employee records to help ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established policies.
• Respond to routine compensation queries and **escalate** more complex matters as appropriate.
• Contribute to process documentation and support continuous improvement of compensation workflows and reporting.

The responsibilities outlined above are indicative and may evolve in line with business needs and the scope of the role.

What Were Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in broad-based compensation, total rewards, HR, or rewards consulting.
• Basic understanding of compensation principles, HR processes, and data analysis, with a willingness to build deeper expertise in total rewards.
• Proficiency in Excel, including working with spreadsheets, data validation, lookups, and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail, with strong standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and quality of documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines during peak compensation cycles, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with a global team, demonstrating ownership and follow-through.
• Role supports global stakeholders; occasional flexibility to join calls outside standard IST hours is expected, especially during annual cycles and key deliverables

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to compensation reviews, market data surveys, HR systems, or reporting tools would be an advantage.
• Demonstrates discretion with confidential information, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced global environment.