Compensation Manager, Vice President

Job Responsibilities

Support and advise on compensation related activities, including new hire offers, promotions, transfers, budget allocation/forecasting and top talent retention.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of business challenges and priorities; effectively analyze issues, determine root causes, propose and communicate solutions.

Performing complex analyses and presenting findings to senior management.

Providing clear advice and recommendations to help partners make informed and sound comp-related decisions; influence toward compensation best practices.

Aligning with HR business advisors to identify opportunities, improve existing compensation programs, policies and processes.

Continually assessing market conditions and pay practices to ensure competitiveness of compensation plans and programs.

Translating regulatory and policy governance/requirements into clear guidance for clients.

Actively participating in firm-wide projects involving compensation, including but not limited to policy reviews, changes in compensation practices, and systems development.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 6+ years relative HR/Compensation or Finance experience, with strong analytical and data/information management skills.
• Self-starter who is comfortable with a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft applications; advanced understanding of Excel is critical.
• Proven consulting skills; ability to drive business goals through HR / Compensation strategies and can be innovative and creative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cultivate strong partnerships with HR partners, business clients, and colleagues.
• Well-developed analytical skills; strong planning and project management skills.
• Strong technical orientation, including ability to create presentations and analyses to convey complex concepts to senior leaders.
• Able to execute and sustain operational excellence and controls.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with Business Objects is preferred.