Specialist - Compensation &workforce analytics

About PhonePe Limited:
Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore.

PhonePe's portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Culture:
At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you're excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic HR professional to join our Human Resources team.This person will be responsible for leveraging HR data to identify key trends, uncover actionable insights, and develop data-driven strategies to improve HR programs, policies, and overall organizational effectiveness. In addition, this individual will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and administering our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our organizational goals and industry best practices. This role requires a strong understanding of HR principles combined with exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into practical, impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of HR data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies related to employee lifecycle (recruitment, retention, performance, compensation, engagement, learning & development, etc.).

• Develop and generate regular and ad-hoc HR reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key metrics and insights to stakeholders.

• Utilize statistical methods and predictive analytics to forecast HR trends and potential challenges.

• Insight Generation & Storytelling:

• Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights.

• Develop compelling narratives and presentations to effectively communicate insights to HR leadership, business leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Identify root causes of HR challenges and opportunities based on data analysis.

• Strategic Planning & Solution Development:

• Collaborate with HR business partners and functional experts to understand business challenges and align data analysis with strategic priorities.

• Develop and propose data-driven HR strategies, initiatives, and interventions to address identified insights and improve HR outcomes.
• Create detailed action plans, including objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), timelines, and resource requirements, for implementing proposed solutions.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of new HR programs and policies based on data insights.

Compensation Program Design & Administration:

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of salary structures, pay grades, and compensation frameworks (e.g., base pay, incentives, bonuses, commissions, long-term incentives).
• Support the annual compensation review processes, including merit increases, bonus payouts, and equity grants.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to provide guidance on pay decisions for new hires, promotions, and internal transfers, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

• Experience:

• Atleast 3 years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 2 years specifically focused on HR analytics, people analytics, or HR data analysis.

• Proven experience in translating data insights into actionable HR strategies and plans.

• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP) and reporting modules.

• Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables), Google Sheets.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense).
• Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS) is a significant advantage.

• Understanding of HR metrics, KPIs, and analytical methodologies.

• Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Strong critical thinking and ability to connect data to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive HR data with discretion.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on our organizational success through data-driven HR initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your analytical and strategic skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment
• Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity, ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process,
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