Compensation Operations Senior Associate - Automation

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Associate to support the day-to-day execution of US Variable Compensation processing, including non-annual and annual cash incentive activity. You will partner across HR and control functions to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled processing while driving SOPs and standardized workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years in a similar processing role, with strong Excel and Business Objects skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of experience in a reporting, analytical, or operational processing role.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (formulas, formatting, pivot tables).
• Advanced knowledge of Business Objects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and manage multiple deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and controls.
• Continuous improvement mindset toward automation.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Variable Compensation processing across incentives, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate the annual incentive cycle with tasks, milestones, and due dates; track progress and drive completion.
• Create and maintain plan codes used for variable compensation processing.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for Variable Compensation, audit-ready and easy to execute.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage handoffs and dependencies end-to-end.
• Serve as a process and systems SME for variable compensation flows across HCM platforms.
• Support cash incentive audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Maintain strong controls with payroll accuracy, data integrity, and risk management.
• Identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Advance automation by improving workflows, controls, and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Business Objects

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Associate to support the day-to-day execution of US Variable Compensation processing, including non-annual and annual cash incentive activity. You will partner across HR and control functions to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled processing while driving SOPs and standardized workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years in a similar processing role, with strong Excel and Business Objects skills.