Compensation Senior/Manager

Private Equity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior/Manager in Compensation to support competitive compensation program designs across the organization. This role requires establishing data-informed pay decisions and partnering with HR, Finance, and business leaders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years of relevant experience, including a strong grasp of financial modeling and excellent communication skills. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, Finance, or analytics-driven HR.
• Experience with incentive programs and compensation planning cycles.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation strategy, including salary, bonus, and long-term incentives.
• Lead annual compensation review cycles, including modeling and reporting.
• Conduct market benchmarking for internal equity and competitiveness.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Title: Senior / Manager, Compensation

Function: Human Resources

Overview

We are seeking a Compensation Senior/Manager to support the design, execution, and administration of competitive compensation programs across a global organization. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to drive data-informed pay decisions that align with business strategy and performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compensation strategy, including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentive design.
• Lead annual and mid-year compensation review cycles, including modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct market benchmarking and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and compensation expense analysis.
• Develop executive-ready reporting and present data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain data integrity within compensation systems and improve processes through technology and automation.
• Provide guidance on offers, promotions, and pay decisions; respond to compensation-related inquiries with discretion.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate cross-functionally across HR and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification a plus.
• 5–10+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, Finance, or an analytics-driven HR function.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting incentive programs and compensation planning cycles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear insights.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) preferred.

This role is ideal for a strategic, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants meaningful exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.