Compensation Specialist

S&P Global, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Retail discounts

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join the Global Total Rewards team, providing year‑round support for broad‑based compensation programs, reporting, and data administration. You will work with Compensation Leads and Total Rewards colleagues to ensure accuracy and timely execution of day‑to‑day activities.

This role is ideal for someone building foundational compensation knowledge in a structured, team‑oriented global environment, with opportunities to grow within Total Rewards.

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.
• 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 cycles, and collaborate globally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of broad‑based compensation programs and processes.
• Prepare and maintain standard reports, spreadsheets, and compensation data files.
• Assist with compensation survey participation, data collection, job‑matching support, and benchmarking.
• Validate compensation data, job‑related information, and employee records for accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to routine compensation queries and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement of compensation workflows.

Skills

Broad-based compensation

Total rewards

HR processes

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 08 The 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:

• 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

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:[e-mail] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), HUMRES203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world‑leading benchmarks, data, and insights we need to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.