Analyst, Compensation and People Operations

Generate Capital, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off including sick leave and

Parental leave

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Generate Capital, Inc. seeks a Compensation and People Operations Analyst to translate compensation philosophy into world-class programs. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and Talent to ensure market-driven, well-designed programs communicated clearly.

The role involves Excel-based analysis, data preparation for budgets, and collaboration across People Operations to influence HR systems, reporting, immigration, benefits, and payroll.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of compensation experience in broad-based compensation or people operations.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze compensation data and market trends.
• Proficient in using compensation benchmarking tools and HRIS systems; Excel expert.
• Clear and confident presentation skills; ability to convey complex concepts to stakeholders.
• Discretion handling confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the company’s compensation strategy including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentives.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Assist in implementing and managing a new compensation system.
• Support annual compensation planning with data collection, analysis, and reporting to executives.
• Collaborate with People and Finance to prepare budgets and equity grant processing.
• Create and deliver communications materials for employees on compensation and equity programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Compensation experience

Presentation skills

Communication

Team player

Tools

UKG Ready

HRIS systems

Job description

Analyst, Compensation and People Operations

Location

New York, NY - Hybrid

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

People Team

ABOUT THE POSITIONABOUT THE POSITION

You will play a vital role in translating Generate’s compensation philosophy into world-class programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent. Partnering with Finance, Legal, the Talent Team, and external consultants, you will ensure our compensation programs are market-driven, well-designed, and clearly communicated. You’re quantitatively inclined, fluent in Excel, and excited about solving highly complex problems. You have a service-oriented mindset and are comfortable interfacing with Generate’s broader employee base, acting as a central source of knowledge for all things compensation.

Additionally, this role will have exposure to the broader People Operations functions with the opportunity to learn about and influence areas such as HR systems, management reporting, immigration, policies, benefits, and payroll.

What you will be doing at Generate Capital as the Compensation & People Operations Analyst

Assist in the development and execution of the company’s compensation strategy, including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentives

Conduct market research and benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation practices, and provide recommendations on compensation trends, best practices, and industry standards

Support the implementation and management of a new compensation system

Support the annual compensation planning process, including data collection, analysis, and reporting findings to the Executive Team and Board of Directors

Partner with the People and Finance teams to prepare accurate compensation budgets and forecasts, and ensure timeline processing of equity grants, vesting, and exercise activities

Collaborate closely with the Talent team and senior leaders to ensure alignment between compensation and performance management processes

Interface directly with leaders of the business to advise on key decisions, process milestones and developments in the broader market related to compensation

Develop and deliver communication materials and educational content for employees on compensation and equity programs, including developing offer letters, equity plan documents, participant guides, etc.

Maintain accurate employee and compensation data in UKG Ready and related systems, run data audits, and prepare recurring and ad hoc workforce reports

Support system implementations and improvements through data preparation, testing, issue tracking, and documentation of processes and controls

Help coordinate immigration cases with external counsel by collecting documentation, tracking deadlines, and keeping case records current

Support benefits administration and open enrollment through data checks, enrollment materials, eligibility updates, and coordination with benefits partners

Prepare and reconcile approved compensation changes and one-time payments with Payroll, and help investigate discrepancies

A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission

Ideally 2+ years of compensation experience in broad-based compensation, compensation consulting, and people operations

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret compensation data and market trends

Proficient in using compensation benchmarking tools, HRIS systems, and strong aptitude in Microsoft Excel

Clear and confident presentation skills; capable of conveying complex concepts across stakeholder groups

Strong team player, with proven ability to drive results both collaboratively and independently

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references

High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges

Generate’s compensation packages are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Salary decisions take into account a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $90,000-$125,000. In addition, the compensation package may include a discretionary bonus and other benefits, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, benefits permitting paid days off (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid time off or vacation benefits), and other benefits that must be reported for federal tax purposes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of this range.

Generate Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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