HR Compensation Analyst

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking an HR Compensation Analyst on a 12-month contract to support compensation activities for new hires, promotions, transfers and budgeting. The role is onsite, five days a week.

You will analyse market data, develop recommendations and prepare models and presentations for senior HR stakeholders across EMEA, driving policy updates and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Compensation or Finance within financial services.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Advanced Excel; experience with BI/reporting tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation activities for new hires, promotions, transfers, budgeting and retention.
• Analyse compensation data and market trends to identify issues and craft recommendations.
• Prepare analyses, models and presentations for senior decision-making.
• Advise HR partners on compensation practices, policies and regulatory requirements across EMEA.
• Contribute to firmwide compensation projects, including policy updates and process improvements.
• Drive efficiency and consistency across compensation reporting and AI-enabled insights.

Skills

HR analytics

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Data management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in HR/Finance

Tools

Business Objects

Job description

HR Compensation Analyst

Location: London - Bank Street

Role Type: Contract - 12 months

Work Setup: Onsite - 5 days in the office

Who We Are

JP Morgan is a global financial services firm offering investment banking, asset management, and wealth management. It provides innovative financial solutions and expertise to corporations, governments, and individuals worldwide.

What you'll do

• Support compensation activities including new hires, promotions, transfers, budgeting, forecasting and talent retention.
• Analyse compensation data, market trends and business needs to identify issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Prepare clear analysis, models and presentations to support senior decision-making and HR advisory activity.
• Advise HR partners on compensation practices, policies and regulatory requirements across EMEA.
• Contribute to firmwide compensation projects, including policy updates, process improvements and systems development.
• Drive greater efficiency and consistency across compensation processes, including improved reporting and appropriate use of AI.

What you bring

• Experience in HR, Compensation or Finance within financial services, with strong analytical and data management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel capability; experience with Business Objects or other reporting tools is desirable.
• Understanding of compensation processes, market data, regulatory requirements or year-end compensation planning within a financial services environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across HR and the wider business.
• Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality and controls, combined with a proactive, commercially focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

What's Next

Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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