Compensation Specialist

NTT DATA, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. in India seeks a Compensation Specialist to support the Global Compensation, Recognition and Tools team.

The role requires strong data analytics, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate compensation data into market insights rather than simply reporting results. This position involves conducting market pricing, supporting compensation surveys, and developing dashboards while collaborating with global teams to ensure data quality and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compensation, Rewards, HR Analytics, Workforce Analytics, or related analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data manipulation and analysis, reporting and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking activities for positions across multiple countries and business functions using compensation surveys and market data sources.
• Support annual and ad hoc compensation surveys, including survey submissions, data validation, and reporting.
• Analyze compensation data and market trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop reports, dashboards, pivot tables, and ad hoc analyses utilizing advanced Excel and other reporting tools.
• Review compensation data for accuracy and identify anomalies, trends, or inconsistencies requiring further investigation.
• Support global and regional compensation initiatives by gathering, organizing, and analyzing complex employment market data.
• Apply an understanding of local market dynamics and compensation practices when interpreting survey results and benchmarking outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across geographies to ensure data quality, consistency, and timely project delivery.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Market benchmarking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics/Statistics

Tools

WTW

Mercer

Aon Radford

Job description

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The Compensation Specialist will support the Global Compensation, Recognition and Tools team by providing compensation data analysis, market intelligence, survey administration, and project coordination across NTT's global organization.

This role will work closely with members of the Global Reward Centre of Expertise and support compensation initiatives across Consulting, Specialty Businesses, and Business Services. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, possess advanced Excel skills, and be able to interpret compensation data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and market insights rather than simply reporting results.

This position is ideal for an individual with strong data management and compensation analytics experience who can operate with broad direction while demonstrating sound judgment and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking activities for positions across multiple countries and business functions using compensation surveys and market data sources.


• Support annual and ad hoc compensation surveys, including survey submissions, data validation, and reporting.


• Analyze compensation data and market trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations.


• Develop reports, dashboards, pivot tables, and ad hoc analyses utilizing advanced Excel and other reporting tools.


• Review compensation data for accuracy and identify anomalies, trends, or inconsistencies requiring further investigation.


• Support global and regional compensation initiatives by gathering, organizing, and analyzing complex employment market data.


• Apply an understanding of local market dynamics and compensation practices when interpreting survey results and benchmarking outcomes.


• Collaborate with colleagues across geographies to ensure data quality, consistency, and timely project delivery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compensation, Rewards, HR Analytics, Workforce Analytics, or a related analytical role.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:


• Advanced formulas


• Data manipulation and analysis


• Reporting and dashboard creation


• Experience working with compensation surveys and market benchmarking data preferred.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data anomalies and draw meaningful conclusions.


• Ability to work independently with broad direction while managing multiple priorities.


• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience working in a global or multinational environment is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Technology, IT Services, or Professional Services industry.


• Exposure to global compensation programs and international market benchmarking.


• Knowledge of compensation survey platforms such as WTW, Mercer, Aon Radford, or equivalent market data providers.

Key Success Factors

• Demonstrates curiosity and critical thinking when reviewing compensation data.


• Able to identify inconsistencies and challenge assumptions rather than accepting data at face value.


• Understands market nuances and can translate compensation data into meaningful insights.


• Delivers high-quality analysis with minimal supervision.


• Builds strong working relationships across global teams.