Compensation Analyst

Our client, a financial service firm located in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join their Human Resources team. The Compensation Analyst will be responsible for supporting day-to-day compensation tasks, data management, and compensation planning. This position will play a key role in the annual bonus process, market data procurement, stock plan management, and systems maintenance.

COMPANY: Financial Services Firm 

POSITION: Compensation Analyst

LOCATION: Greenwich, CT - 5 days in the office with WFH option every other Friday 

HOURS: 9am-6pm plus light OT as needed 

SALARY: $100k - $110k base DOE plus bonus eligible and benefits

BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Highly preferred 

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation data and assist with the year-end compensation process.
• New hire tracking as part of the global compensation process:
• Tracking of bonus targets, multi-year guarantees, non-cash implications (e.g. RSU grants).
• Maintenance & tracking of other non-comp items such as custom prorations, grad years, and contextual information to assist in compensation planning.
• Documentation of relevant hire approval information.
• Assist with data input of comp information into the comp system of record and the maintenance of this system to keep it up to date.
• Assist with data submissions related to compensation market data providers.
• Complete internal alignment to market data surveys as well as assisting with benchmarking analyses.
• Assist with compensation related requests that come from different areas of the business, such as leadership or accounting.
• Support the administration of stock compensation plans including award grants, vest processing, reporting and withholding obligations, and associated compliance/filings.
• Assist with compiling of employee data to aid in the creation of new stock portal accounts.
• Assist with employee stock portal logins and ad hoc account questions.
• Review internal HRIS & comp system to ensure stockholder details are up to date.
• Assemble Audit information requests.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders, including employees, managers, and HR colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years of work experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent excel skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Sound judgement and understanding of when to escalate issues.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and introduces new ideas; has a strong drive for personal excellence.
• Ability to execute accurately and efficiently.
• Strong sense of urgency.