Compensation Associate

Northbound Executive Search; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Daily lunch provided

100% employer-paid benefits

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the United States is seeking a Compensation Professional to enhance their HR team. This role will develop compensation strategies for domestic and international businesses, requiring analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. Competitive compensation ranges from $200,000 to $300,000, including extensive employer-paid benefits. The position allows the flexibility to work from New York City or Stamford offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a compensation or HR analytics role.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis.
• Design and model variable and deferred compensation programs.
• Analyze internal compensation data against market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Job description

Our client, a well-established and technology-driven investment firm, is hiring a Compensation Professional to join their growing HR team. This newly created role will play a key part in developing compensation strategies across a range of domestic and international businesses. It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys working independently, is comfortable with data, and wants to contribute to meaningful, organization-wide initiatives.

Please note this position has the ability to work out of the Manhattan office or Stamford office, at the candidate's discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to support compensation decisions.
• Assist in the design and modeling of variable and deferred compensation programs.
• Maintain and analyze internal compensation data, and ensure alignment with market trends.
• Support annual compensation planning processes and prepare related reports.
• Act as a compensation resource for international HR teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on mobility and cross-border compensation strategies.
• Build and maintain Excel-based models and tools for reporting and analysis.

About You

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a compensation or HR analytics role.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with modeling and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Effective communicator, able to work with global teams and senior leadership.
• Experience working with international compensation practices or deferred comp is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive total compensation in the range of $200,000 - $300,000 based on experience.
• Flexibility to work from either the NYC or Stamford, CT office.
• 100% employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, and vision.
• Daily lunch provided and 401(k) match.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a well-established and evolving organization.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Financial Services, Venture Capital, Private Equity

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)