Job Description

Confidential Compensation Associate

Location: Greenwich CT - Hybrid

***MUST HAVE FINANCIAL SERVICES/ASSET MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND

**** Workday experience strongly preferred

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Compensation Associate to join a high-performing HR team within a fast-paced, data-driven environment. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about compensation analytics, process optimization, and data integrity — and who understands the critical importance of accurate, competitive pay practices in attracting and retaining top talent.

The position will play a key role in supporting the annual compensation cycle, benchmarking efforts, and ongoing compensation data management, with a strong focus on process improvement and collaboration across HR and business teams. Workday HCM experience is a significant plus and will be highly valued in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual compensation review process , including data validation, system setup, reporting, metrics, employee statements, and senior leadership summaries.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to ensure compensation recommendations align with performance, internal equity, and market data.
• Participate in annual market surveys , including data preparation, submission, and results analysis to inform compensation strategy.
• Develop and maintain benchmarking reports and internal market data tools.
• Create compensation analyses for new hires, including internal comparisons, external benchmarks, and candidate-specific factors.
• Maintain and audit compensation data, including new hire entries, deferred compensation, long-term incentives, and carry awards.
• Draft offer letters and compensation-related documents.
• Contribute to headcount planning and support compensation forecasting for financial planning teams.
• Perform ad hoc compensation and data analysis in support of HR and business needs.
• Assist with vendor management and internal stakeholder coordination as required.
• Provide occasional support on payroll-related matters (experience with payroll systems is a plus).

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in compensation, HR analytics, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling, etc.) are a must.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles , including job pricing, benchmarking, carry programs, and international pay practices.
• Proven experience with data integrity, system maintenance, and process improvement.
• Comfortable working with and analyzing large, complex datasets.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and understanding of confidentiality in HR matters.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Systems Experience

• Workday HCM (strongly preferred)
• Compose
• EWM
• ADP WorkforceNow

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