Background in insurance or financial services with independence in compensation and benefits roles.
Strong proficiency in Excel and Workday, particularly with advanced comp modules.
Responsibilities
Design and manage base salary, incentive, and bonus programs aligned with business strategy.
Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure external competitiveness.
Lead annual compensation processes including merit and equity adjustments.
Partner with Talent Management and leadership on job leveling and pay strategies.
Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
Manage vendor relationships to enhance benefits offerings and manage costs.
Develop and track compensation and benefits metrics for senior leadership insights.
Benefits
Summer Fridays with early leave during summer months.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
401k plan with a 4% company match, fully vested immediately.
Access to wellness benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous time off policies including PTO, holidays, and sabbatical after 7 years.
Full Job Description
Compensation & Benefits Analyst on the Human Resources Team. This role will lead the design and execution of competitive, equitable and compliant total rewards program in partnership with the CHRO and external vendors. Partners closely with business leaders to align compensation and benefits strategies with organizational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIESCompensation Management
Design and manage base salary, incentive, and bonus programs aligned with business strategy
Conduct market benchmarking and salary survey to ensure external competitiveness
Design and manage salary/role structure in HR Systems (job titles, job family, etc.)
Lead annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, promotions, equity)
Partner with Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and leadership on job leveling, pay decisions and offer strategy
Ensure internal equity and pay transparency practices
Experience in insurance or financial services and the ability to operate independently across both compensation and benefits functions.
Strong experience with Excel and Workday, including advanced comp modules.
Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Pivot Tables
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Power Query (preferred)
Complex formulas
HRIS systems
Compensation survey platforms
HR reporting and analytics
Benefits administration platforms
PowerPoint
Data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau preferred)
Knowledge Requirements
Compensation structures
Salary grading methodologies
Market benchmarking
Pay equity analysis
Incentive compensation
Health and welfare benefits
Retirement plans (401(k))
COBRA
HIPAA
FLSA
Pay transparency legislation
Leave programs
HR metrics and reporting
LOCATION
This role is remote/hybrid based in the United States. (Tristate area preferred 2-3 days per week in NY Office)
COMPENSATION & PERKS
$125,000- $145,000 base salary + yearly bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
Growth and development opportunities.
Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Summer Hours, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.
