Compensation Specialist

Role Overview

• Ensure compliance with the EU Directive with local countries, and other reporting as required by law.
• Completing data set up for inquiries received.
• Own and manage components of the firm’s compensation processes, including annual review and bonus reviews, mid-year and off-cycle adjustments, and compensation analyses.
• Create policies and procedures in line with EU Directive and Senior Leadership to build transparency into the all-around Compensation function.
• Assist in the design, documentation, and communication of compensation procedures, incorporating best practices for automation and process efficiency where possible.
• Create architecture and grades on salary bands and comp ratios.
• Partner closely with HR Advisory, HR Service Delivery and HR Specialists and business leadership to provide compensation consultation, evaluate market competitiveness, and develop pay recommendations.
• Lead market benchmarking by participating in compensation surveys, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing results to inform pay strategies.
• Conduct market pricing and job evaluations to ensure internal equity and alignment with external benchmarks.
• Assist in commission plan building.
• Secretary to the Compensation Committee, creating and running the agenda with senior leaders (Directors of the Committee).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align compensation processes with budgeting, reporting, and system capabilities.
• Lead training and work with L&D and HR Advisory for managers and executives on compensation-related topics.
• Monitor compensation trends, internal metrics, provide insights, and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness and consistency across the firm’s offices.
• Uphold policies and procedures to ensure fairness and equality and completes checks and balances.
• Work with HR Service Delivery to draft and maintain compensation documentation, including promotion and salary change memos, and ensure accurate and timely processing of BambooHR transactions using data-driven checks and automated workflows where feasible.
• Review and advise on compensation for job postings, joiners, and movers.
• Partner with HR Analytics to develop and enhance compensation tools, dashboards, and visualizations to support data-driven decision making and strengthen firmwide reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to streamline compensation workflows, strengthen data integrity, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 6+ yrs compensation related
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to connect with individuals at all levels including Senior Leadership
• Proficient in English
• Ability to present to wider audiences
• A team player
• Deep analytical knowledge and skills
• Global knowledge is a plus, we have employees in APAC, EMEA, and AMERs

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities