Compensation Specialist

spgi; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SpGI, operating as S&P Global, is seeking a compensation professional to support broad-based compensation programs within the Global Total Rewards team. The role collaborates with Compensation Leads across regions to ensure accurate data, reporting, and process integrity.

You will participate in data administration, benchmarking activities, and documentation, building foundational compensation knowledge in a structured, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in broad-based compensation, total rewards, HR, or rewards consulting.
• Proficiency in Excel including data validation, lookups, and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of broad-based compensation programs and processes.
• Prepare and maintain standard reports, spreadsheets, and data files for program administration.
• Assist with compensation surveys, data collection, and benchmarking activities.
• Validate compensation data and employee records for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Respond to routine compensation queries and escalate complex matters as needed.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement of workflows.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 08The Team:In this role, you will be a key member of the Global Total Rewards team, providing year‑round support for broad‑based 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 and Impact:

• 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 elevate 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 We're 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.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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