Compensation Associate, Human Resources

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Eligible for long-term reward programs

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners (U.K.) Limited is seeking a Compensation Associate to support global compensation programs in a hybrid environment. Responsibilities include benchmarking, incentive plan administration, compliance oversight, and related reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Workday, and a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in HR analytics or compensation. The position offers a base salary of $90,000 - $105,000 and eligibility for annual bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and mathematical skills.
• Attention to detail with a zero-defect approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compensation survey process and submissions.
• Contribute to improvements in compensation analysis routines.
• Ensure accuracy of compensation data via auditing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Workday experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of compensation laws

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

Compensation Associate at HarbourVest Partners supports the administration and continuous improvement of global compensation programs and the firm’s global job architecture in a hybrid environment. This role assists with compensation benchmarking, incentive plan administration, global pay practice compliance, annual compensation cycles, Workday‑enabled compensation processes, and related analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the compensation survey process, including matching routines and submissions with McLagan Partners/AON and ongoing configuration and maintenance within Workday.
• Contribute to improvements in compensation analysis routines, including market assessment, pay equity reviews, and related reporting.
• Identify opportunities to leverage HR technology, automation, and AI‑enabled tools to improve compensation reporting, data validation, process efficiency, and scalability.
• Support the planning, administration, and execution of annual compensation cycles, including salary review, bonus planning, and Workday Advanced Compensation processes.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of compensation data via auditing and adherence to data integrity standards.
• Maintain and improve compensation data, structures, reporting, process administration, and related program documentation.
• Assist with administration of long‑term incentive programs, including participant and award data maintenance, calculations, reporting, and coordination with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and HR partners.
• Partner with global HR and Finance teams to ensure consistent execution of compensation programs and data processes.
• Partner with Recruiting, Finance, and Managers to support market pricing, job offers, buyouts, and compensation analysis for new headcount requests throughout the year.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with changing compensation‑related laws and regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Handle administration, centralized updates, and maintenance of the Job Family and Leveling framework—including job codes, job families, market benchmark alignment, and downstream Workday impacts—while ensuring its continued effectiveness as a foundational component of the firm’s HR infrastructure and Workday HCM platform.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts, and graphs.
• Workday and Power BI experience ideal.
• Outstanding attention to detail with a zero‑defect approach.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proven interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High degree of discretion, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Knowledge of compensation terms, standard calculations, foreign exchange currency conversion, and compensation‑related laws and regulations (across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific preferred).
• Ability to apply compensation insights to support business decisions and reward outcomes aligned with performance and firm priorities.
• Experience with sensitive employee, compensation, or financial data.
• Interest in scalable reporting solutions and process improvement.

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or comparable experience.
• Preferred experience: 2‑4 years in a compensation, recruiting, finance, and/or HR analytics role (associate level).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $90,000.00 – $105,000.00 (USD).
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• May be eligible for long‑term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
• Position is non‑exempt and eligible for overtime pay.

HarbourVest is an equal‑opportunity employer.