Compensation Manager
Location: Boston, MA
A leading global investment firm is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to join its Human Resources team. This role will support a large, global non-investment employee population across multiple corporate functions and play a key role in compensation strategy, program design, analytics, and execution. The position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and close partnership with HR and Finance stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
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Support the development and execution of compensation strategy for a global non-investment workforce, ensuring alignment with business objectives and competitive market practices.
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Design, maintain, and evaluate compensation structures while promoting consistency and equity across roles and levels.
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Partner closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners on annual compensation reviews, bonus planning, incentive awards, and offer development.
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Support mid-year and year-end compensation cycles, including planning, analysis, and execution.
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Conduct compensation modeling, forecasting, and benchmarking to inform pay decisions and long-term planning.
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Prepare and analyze compensation-related financial reporting, including budget, forecast, and long-range planning in partnership with FP&A.
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Contribute to compensation-related technology enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
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Collaborate with internal teams on matters related to carried interest, co-investment programs, and incentive structures.
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Synthesize complex analyses into clear, data-driven insights and recommendations for senior leadership and executive audiences.
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Respond to compensation-related inquiries from managers and employees across the organization.
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior compensation professionals to support team development.
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Support ad hoc compensation projects and issue resolution as needed.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven ability to communicate complex compensation concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
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Strong analytical background with experience translating quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.
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Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Collaborative, hands-on approach with strong influencing and presentation skills.
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Advanced Excel capabilities and strong comfort working with large datasets.
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Proficiency in building executive-ready materials, including data-driven presentations.
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Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Background & Education
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, analytics, or a related function.
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Experience within financial services or similarly complex, analytics-driven environments preferred.
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Prior exposure to incentive plan design, equity compensation, or carried interest programs preferred.
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Strong understanding of financial concepts; MBA and/or CFA a plus.
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Experience with HR systems and reporting tools such as Workday or Power BI is a plus.
Compensation
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Expected annual base salary range: $130,000 – $155,00
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to Kyle Archer at [email protected].
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