Senior Compensation Specialist

New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$200kDetected 12 days ago

PythonSQLData VisualizationAccessibilityBudgetingExcelHRCompensationCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location.

Partner with the Head of Compensation to design, implement, and maintain compensation programs, policies, and practices aligned with business needs and market trends.
Lead compensation benchmarking activities using McLagan and other survey sources
Support job architecture and job leveling initiatives, including role evaluation, job family mapping, and maintenance of job documentation in partnership with HR stakeholders.
Partner with People Analytics to define analytical needs, interpret outputs, and apply insights to compensation and broader people-related decisions.
Develop clear communications and change management materials to support compensation-related program updates, processes, and manager guidance.
Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects related to compensation, workforce trends, and organizational design in support of business priorities.
Identify opportunities to build, deploy, and refine AI-powered tools and agents that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of compensation and people analytics workflows - including automating repetitive cycle tasks, enhancing data quality, and accelerating insight delivery.
Build strong working relationships across Human Resources, Finance, and the business to drive effective outcomes and responsive client service.
Lead compensation benchmarking activities using McLagan and other survey sources; interpret results and translate market data into recommendations.

Experience supporting or leading job architecture and job leveling efforts.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people and compensation data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly.
Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to communicate compensation and workforce insights clearly to varied audiences.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.
7-15 years of progressive compensation experience, including advisory support to business leaders
Proven ability to manage complex processes and timelines, including year-end compensation planning cycles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear guidance and materials for managers and stakeholders.

financial services experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience with compensation benchmarking and survey tools (McLagan preferred) and the ability to translate market data into practical recommendations.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
programming (SQL, Python, R) is preferred.
Familiarity with AI tools and agentic workflows is preferred
experience identifying use cases, prompting or configuring AI assistants, and evaluating outputs for accuracy and business applicability.
Bachelor's degree required
advanced degree or professional certification a plus.

The salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000.
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Provide strategic compensation advisory support to HR Business Partners and business leaders, including guidance on pay decisions, internal equity, and competitive positioning.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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