Job Description

Compensation Manager

Location: Manhattan (on-site 5 days)

Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 (base)

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Financial Services

We are seeking a Compensation Manager with experience supporting large privately held companies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administering compensation programs across diverse employee populations, including deep knowledge of long-term incentive (LTI) plans and the ability to guide stakeholders through equity-based compensation strategies

Key Responsibilities:

• Acted as a strategic business partner on compensation matters, supporting a large-scale commercial operation.
• Supported the implementation and administration of organization-wide compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives (STI), and long-term incentive (LTI) plans.
• Participated in and analyzed salary surveys to maintain a competitive market position.
• Managed job architecture data including job codes, job descriptions, and job families; maintained documentation and generated reports to ensure equity and competitiveness.
• Created and maintained comprehensive job descriptions within a centralized database.
• Conducted research and analysis to determine appropriate compensation for new roles and reclassified positions.
• Performed detailed market analyses to assess compensation trends and competitive practices, particularly in key geographic markets.
• Ensured compliance with federal and state compensation regulations, maintaining best practices in compensation strategy and execution.
• Delivered clear, data-driven compensation recommendations to internal stakeholders across various levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Prior experience with compensation work in large public companies and/or top-tier HR consulting firms (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson, AON).
• Proficient in forecasting equity and designing total compensation packages, including detailed understanding of equity as a compensation vehicle.
• Strong knowledge of LTI programs and applicable compensation regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas; experience with MS Access and Visio preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making across various departments.
• Skilled at handling sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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