Compensation Lead - Insurance

KKR; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR is seeking a Compensation Lead to drive compensation strategy across Insurance (Global Atlantic), Global Client Solutions, and GMAA. You will partner with Human Capital and senior leaders to implement comprehensive compensation programs, benchmark against markets, and ensure program compliance across the firm.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of compensation experience.
• Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Human Resources or Business Administration/Finance preferred.
• Experience in complex, dynamic organizations, preferably financial services with multiple business groups.
• Strong analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Consultative and collaborative communication across levels.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies including AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute the annual compensation planning process with business leaders and Human Capital.
• Conduct market benchmarking analyses to ensure market-competitive compensation.
• Prepare analyses and manage compensation-related projects and reporting.
• Coordinate with Compensation team to align firmwide philosophy and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive offer packages.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment-related requirements and trends.

Skills

Compensation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Position Overview

The role will serve as the Compensation Lead for the Firm’s Insurance (Global Atlantic), Global Client Solutions, and Global Macro Asset Allocations (GMAA) businesses and will help drive the development, implementation and administration of a full range of compensation programs for these groups. The individual will collaborate with Human Capital Business Partners to review compensation programs and practices and serve as an advisor to senior leaders across these businesses. This role will also partner closely with other members of the compensation team on cross-functional initiatives. The individual is a compensation subject matter expert with the ability to understand and operate in a complex, fast-moving environment with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Execute the annual compensation planning process in collaboration with business leaders and the Human Capital team: overall project management, data management, reporting and analysis.
• Ensure market-competitive compensation by conducting in-depth benchmarking analyses, partnering closely with the business and Human Capital Business Partners.
• Consult with Human Capital Business Partners to prepare analyses and manage various compensation-related projects and reporting in support of the business.
• Coordinate with other Compensation team members to ensure firmwide compensation philosophy and strategic initiatives are successfully executed within covered businesses.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to develop competitive offer packages for external hires.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment-related federal and state statutory requirements regarding employee pay; stay up to date on current compensation-related legislation and trends.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of compensation experience
• Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Human Resources or Business Administration/Finance preferred
• Experience working in complex, dynamic organizations, with a preference for financial services firms with multiple business groups and broad geographic reach
• Strong analytical skills, using both qualitative and quantitative data - ability to work with large amounts of information, analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Outstanding organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Consultative and collaborative – ability to communicate (verbal / written) in a direct, concise manner, to interact with professionals at all levels, and to effectively communicate with a wide variety of partners/stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills – can develop trusted relationships with a variety of constituents, build credibility quickly, and partner effectively with others
• Ability to prioritize among competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• A demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including AI tools, as they evolve within the legal and corporate functions

This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$175,000—$250,000 USD

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$175,000—$250,000 USD

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Massachusetts Applicants

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