Compensation Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Flexible Time Off policy

Remote work available

Job summary

J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, seeks an experienced Compensation Analyst to lead internal/external market alignment, design compensation programs, and support budgets. The role emphasizes equity, competitiveness, and cross-functional collaboration with Payroll and Finance.

The ideal candidate will analyze job data, establish salary bands, and drive annual merit and bonus processes while staying compliant with evolving regulations. Remote-friendly environment and strong analytical culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience with compensation methodology and analysis.
• Experience with creating reports and extracting and analyzing data from an HRIS system.
• Experience in a large, global professional services firm is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess J.S. Held’s alignment with internal and external compensation data to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Design, implement, and monitor compensation programs including base pay, incentive pay and total rewards.
• Conduct job analysis and evaluation to determine salary bands and ranges.
• Review job descriptions and level within the job hierarchy.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop compensation plans that attract, reward, and retain talent.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure efficient program administration.
• Generate analytical compensation reports to support budgets and strategic decisions.
• Provide reports and clarification of policies to HR and leaders.
• Administer annual compensation activities such as merit increases and bonus plans.
• Provide market research when needed.
• Monitor compensation trends and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and special projects.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

HRIS reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.We have over 100 locations worldwide.We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

• Assess J.S. Held’s alignment with internal and external compensation data, to ensure our compensation program is internally equitable and externally competitive.
• Work with management to design, implement, and monitor our compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay and total rewards.
• Conduct job analysis and evaluation of new and evolving positions to determine appropriate salary bands and ranges.
• Review new and existing job descriptions and level appropriately within the job hierarchy structure.
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to develop compensation plans that attract, reward, and retain talent.
• Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure efficient program administration.
• Generate analytical compensation reports for the purposes of supporting budgets, assisting in keeping operations within that budget and strategic decision making.
• Provide reports, analysis, and clarification of policies and practices to HR team and Business Leaders.
• Administer and provide support for annual compensation activities, such as merit increase and bonus plans for both billable and non-billable employees.
• Provide market research when needed.
• Monitor compensation management trends and ensure compliance with compensation laws and regulations.
• Collaborate on special projects and respond to ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience with compensation methodology and analysis.
• Experience working in a large, global professional services firm desired.
• Experience with creating reports and extracting and analyzing data from an HRIS system.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex ideas clearly and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
• Sense of urgency and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCP Certification preferred.
• Incentive Plan design experience is highly preferred.
• Experience at a highly acquisitive firm / M&A integration experience highly preferred.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $135k-175k.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset,experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.