Compensation Operations Specialist

Dow Jones & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Wellness Resources

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Dow Jones & Co. in New York City seeks a Compensation Operations Specialist to lead compensation programs and cross-functional HR processes. This role focuses on simplifying processes, improving data quality, and leveraging automation to scale compensation functions.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in compensation operations, HR data auditing, and project leadership, with a proven ability to drive efficient, scalable solutions across the People team.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of compensation, HR operations, or related generalist experience in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience auditing HR data and identifying workflow automations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, business, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation operations and cross-functional processes with accurate data and strong controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate compensation workflows.
• Manage annual compensation initiatives and cycles with stakeholder alignment and timelines.
• Partner with HRIS to optimize Workday and related systems.
• Develop and maintain compensation documentation, controls, and procedures.
• Supervise and mentor one Compensation Coordinator.

Skills

Compensation experience

HR operations

Project management

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full time

Job Description

About the Team

The People team at Dow Jones is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent that drives our mission forward. As strategic partners, we provide comprehensive support across the entire employee lifecycle. Our team includes Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Business Partners, Compensation, HR Operations, Workplace, and Security - all working together to create an exceptional employee experience. We champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence, ensuring our people have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive and do their best work.

About the Role

Dow Jones is hiring a Compensation Operations Specialist to join our People Team in New York City. Reporting to the Compensation Director, this position combines compensation analysis with core HR operations oversight. In this role, you will drive the evolution of the Compensation function by simplifying processes, improving data and systems, and leveraging automation and technology to make compensation programs more efficient, scalable, and employee- and business-friendly.

You Will:

• Lead compensation operations and cross-functional processes, ensuring accurate data, consistent execution, strong controls, and seamless administration across HR systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate compensation processes, evaluating existing workflows to eliminate manual work, reduce process friction, improve accuracy, and create more scalable solutions.
• Apply creative problem-solving to complex operational challenges, exploring alternative approaches, challenging existing ways of working, and developing practical solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Proactively identify opportunities to rethink how compensation processes are designed and delivered, leveraging technology, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative approaches to address recurring issues and emerging business needs.
• Project manage key Compensation initiatives and annual cycles, coordinating timelines, requirements, stakeholder alignment, testing, communications, and execution across the People Team.
• Partner closely with HRIS to optimize Workday and other compensation-related systems, translating business requirements into system enhancements, workflow improvements, and automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain compensation processes, documentation, controls, and operating procedures, ensuring clear ownership and consistent execution across the organization.
• Build and maintain reporting and tracking that provides visibility into compensation activity, process performance, workload, data quality, and key operational metrics.
• Partner with Compensation, HRBPs/PBPs, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and People Operations to resolve operational issues and improve end-to-end compensation processes.
• Support the administration of compensation programs, including annual salary planning, incentive programs, promotions, market adjustments, recognition, and other compensation processes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to simplify compensation processes, improve the employee and manager experience, and enable the Compensation team to operate more efficiently.
• Supervise and mentor one Compensation Coordinator, providing direction on day-to-day compensation operations, data validation, HRIS maintenance, reporting, and other operational activities.

You Have:

• 7 to 10 years of prior experience in compensation, HR operations, or a closely related generalist role within an enterprise environment.
• Proven track record of managing compensation routines, auditing HR data, and identifying workflow automations.
• Strong project management capabilities with experience leading major HR programs from planning through execution.
• Direct or indirect leadership experience guiding junior team members or operational coordinators.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms (ideally Workday, or similar enterprise HR databases).
• An undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, we provide support to meet your needs.

Business Area

Dow Jones - People

Job Category

Human Resources

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range

$120,000 - $150,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.