Compensation Consultant, Specialist

About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard's India Office

Vanguard's office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.  

Join Vanguard as we build something extraordinary from the ground up in our new Hyderabad office 

We're seeking a Compensation Consultant, Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our India compensation program. This is a unique opportunity to help establish a compensation philosophy, structures, and processes that align with competitive market practices. From day one, you'll dive into hands-on work -- conducting offer analyses, supporting internal job moves, evaluating new roles, and guiding leaders through compensation processes. You'll also create job descriptions, interpret survey data, and help ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. Your expertise in analytics, market pricing, and compensation administration will be critical. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Workday and payroll systems will be essential. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love building new programs, and want to influence compensation strategy for a growing region, this role is for you

Responsibilities:

• Act as a lead compensation expert to advise divisional senior management on aligning the pay programs, policies, and procedures with organizational goals. Implement creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs.
• Ensure the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and regulations compliance, recommending timely revisions when needed, and keeping senior managers informed of any updated policies.
• Oversee the data within the HRIS to ensure the accuracy of compensation information including merit and incentive calculations, approvals for award payments, and payment records.
• Manage job evaluations, salary surveys, and all analytical reporting to prepare recommendations and determine pay strategies and implementation based on findings. Own market competitive benchmarking for the defined business area and its application to compensation practices and strategies.
• Coach and contribute to the development of compensation analysts.
• Design and manage compensation programs including salary structures, short-term and long-term incentive plans, and other variable pay components to support organizational objectives.
• Conduct job analysis, evaluation, and classification to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across roles and grades.
• Provide guidance and communication support to business leaders and HR partners on compensation plan features, pay policies, and implementation guidelines.
• Collaborate with external consultants and vendors, as needed, to obtain insights or support for compensation program design and benchmarking initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of total experience, including at least 5 years in compensation management and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree (B.Com/ BBA/B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent; a Master's degree or diploma in HR. or professional certification (e.g., CCP) is preferred.
• Strong expertise in compensation design, job evaluation, benchmarking, pay structure management, and HRIS data analysis with proficiency in analytical tools and stakeholder communication.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard's India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to you 

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life: 

Financial wellness 
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs. 

Physical wellness 
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness. 

Personal wellness 
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life. 

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (crew members), designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.