Compensation Associate, Equity Administration

ICE Clear Europe Limited; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking a Compensation Associate in Atlanta to provide analytical and administrative support for global compensation and equity programs.

You will assist with compensation analysis, market benchmarking, reporting, and equity administration while partnering with key stakeholders. This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration across Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR, with data management, compliance, and ongoing process improvements as core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in compensation, HR, analytics, stock plan administration or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with HRIS, compensation, or data management systems is preferred.
• Basic understanding of compensation principles and HR practices.
• Interest in compensation, equity administration, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support equity administration activities, including processing equity grants and maintaining equity records.
• Prepare compensation reports, audits, and analyses to support decisions and program administration.
• Maintain compensation data within HRIS and compensation management systems.
• Support compliance with compensation-related regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR teams to ensure accurate processing and reporting of compensation and equity transactions.
• Participate in compensation projects, process improvements, and data validation activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS

Compensation systems

Data management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

The Compensation Associate provides analytical and administrative support for global compensation and equity programs. Responsibilities include compensation analysis, market benchmarking, reporting, and equity administration while partnering with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support equity administration activities, including processing equity grants, maintaining equity records, preparing reports, coordinating with third-party equity providers, and responding to employee questions regarding equity awards.
• Prepare compensation reports, audits, and analyses to support compensation decisions and program administration.
• Maintain compensation data within HRIS and compensation management systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Support compliance with compensation-related regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR teams to ensure accurate processing and reporting of compensation and equity transactions.
• Participate in compensation projects, process improvements, and data validation activities.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in compensation, human resources, finance, analytics, stock plan administration or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with HRIS, compensation, or data management systems is preferred.
• Basic understanding of compensation principles and human resources practices.
• Interest in compensation, equity administration, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality, and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.