Gerson Lehrman Group

Compensation Business Partner

Gerson Lehrman Group$81K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of compensation experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Experience in small to mid-size complex organizations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High proficiency in Excel for data analysis
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for diverse interactions
  • Prior experience using Workday is a significant plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deploy compensation solutions aligned with talent strategies
  • Provide proactive business support with compensation guidance
  • Assist with organization restructurings and incentive programs
  • Guide adjustments based on evolving business needs in compensation architecture
  • Utilize analytics to develop data-driven compensation solutions
  • Educate HR on global compensation programs
  • Lead communication strategies for change management in compensation policies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
  • Flexible paid time off with no pre-determined vacation limits
  • 401(k) plans with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible courses
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
  • Free wellbeing support and therapy assistance
  • Additional perks based on job location
Full Job Description
GLG's Compensation Team develops and supports programs that enable GLG to remain competitive in the recruitment and retention of employees throughout the organization while maintaining budgetary priorities. We are responsible for implementing GLG's compensation philosophy and programs across all levels of employees, including maintaining a competitive and equitable market-based salary structure, developing compensation standards and recommendations for various employee changes, and managing annual compensation cycles and incentive programs. We work closely with business leaders and their teams, as well as with our colleagues in the People Team and Finance, to ensure that our pay practices are fair, equitable, and lawful.

  • Job Summary The Compensation Business Partner will be based out of GLG's New York office and will lead the strategy, design, and execution of global compensation programs across all GLG teams and locations. This is a results-oriented position that requires relationship management and influencing skills, a strong executive presence and a proven ability to adapt to satisfy the changing needs of the business. The ability to operate in a complex, fast-moving environment with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness will be critical skills for this role. Compensation Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In partnership with business leaders and HR Business Partners, manage and deploy compensation solutions that are linked to GLG's overall recruitment and talent strategies.
• Provide proactive and strategic business support by understanding key business challenges and opportunities and proactively providing solutions to better enable businesses to achieve their growth objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end compensation operations, including annual merit, promotion and bonus cycles
• Manage our internal job and compensation architectures, providing recommendations and guidance for adjustments based on evolving business needs.
• Utilize data, analytics, and internal / external insights to develop compensation solutions that help drive business results.
• Educate HR and business leaders on global compensation programs to build capabilities in the business.
• Assist in the change management of our compensation policies and programs by leading communication strategies for the HR, leadership and employee populations.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Finance to support the execution of the monthly accrual and quarterly forecasting processes.

An Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following
• 8+ years Compensation experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Prior experience working in small to mid-size complex, dynamic organizations with multiple business groups
• Experience planning for and executing annual compensation processes
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are required as this role will support all levels of leadership
• Strong analytical acumen and unyielding attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Prior experience with compensation analytics
• High proficiency of Excel to enable manipulation of large data sets
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of global people/groups, internally and externally
• Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt quickly to changes
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Excellent judgment is required to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Prior experience using Workday a significant plus
• Knowledge of Workday a plus

What We Offer:

Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
  • Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
  • Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
  • Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  • Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
  • Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location

Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is:

$81,500-$150,000 USD

About Gerson Lehrman Group

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) is a professional learning platform that connects subject-matter experts with organizations seeking insights to make better decisions. GLG?s platform provides access to insights from a network of more than 900,000 experts who work across every industry and geography. GLG?s clients include Fortune 500 companies, leading professional services firms, and top-tier academic institutions. GLG was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York City.
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