Compensation Specialist

About the Role and Company

Nasdaq is seeking a dedicated Compensation Specialist to join their technology center located in Mumbai, India. This role focuses on managing compensation programs that are fair, competitive, and aligned with Nasdaq's global compensation philosophy. The position reports to the Senior Director of Compensation and emphasizes innovation, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration within a transformative technology environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Offer expert advice and consultation to HR Business Partners on compensation programs, policies, and best practices.
• Evaluate market pricing and compensation decisions to ensure they comply with internal guidelines and global pay philosophies.
• Perform advanced data analysis and modeling to support equitable and competitive compensation recommendations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining compensation administration guidelines and educational resources, collaborating with global teams to bolster consistent, scalable compensation strategies.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possess 4 to 8 years of overall experience, including a minimum of 2 years in compensation, total rewards, or a related human resources function.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, including model-building, data interpretation, and effective communication of insights.
• Exhibit proven collaboration skills working with HR and business leaders across complex, global matrix organizations.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• Progress toward or possession of Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or similar certification.
• Experience within financial services, fintech, or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools or human resources platforms.
• Experience handling year-end management cycles.

Additional Information

This role is part of the Total Rewards team within the People @Nasdaq organization, offering collaboration opportunities with other compensation professionals to enhance Nasdaq's competitive compensation programs.

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.

Applicants should submit applications in English. The recruitment process typically takes 2 to 3 weeks after submission.

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a premier global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. It operates over 100 marketplaces in 50 countries and lists more than 4,000 companies with a combined market value of around $12 trillion.