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Compensation Manager

J.S. Held LLC

NEW YORK, NYJob$135–175K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–175K/yr
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Compensation Manager assesses the company’s compensation against internal and external data and works with management and stakeholders to design, implement, and monitor compensation programs. The role supports salary structures, incentive plans, annual compensation activities, reporting, market research, and compliance. It also partners with Payroll, Finance, HR, and business leaders on program administration and compensation decisions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Compensation MethodologyCompensation AnalysisHRIS Data AnalysisReport CreationSelf-StarterIndependent WorkTeamworkWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationComplex CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationConfidentialityIncentive Plan DesignM&a Integration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Mathematics, Finance or Related Field8+ Years Compensation ExperienceLarge Global Professional Services ExperienceCCP Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Company Description Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals. Job Description Assess J.S. Held's alignment with internal and external compensation data, to ensure our compensation program is internally equitable and externally competitive. Work with management to design, implement, and monitor our compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay and total rewards. Conduct job analysis and evaluation of new and evolving positions to determine appropriate salary bands and ranges. Review new and existing job descriptions and level appropriately within the job hierarchy structure. Partner with key internal stakeholders to develop compensation plans that attract, reward, and retain talent. Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure efficient program administration. Generate analytical compensation reports for the purposes of supporting budgets, assisting in keeping operations within that budget and strategic decision making. Provide reports, analysis, and clarification of policies and practices to HR team and Business Leaders. Administer and provide support for annual compensation activities, such as merit increase and bonus plans for both billable and non-billable employees. Provide market research when needed. Monitor compensation management trends and ensure compliance with compensation laws and regulations. Collaborate on special projects and respond to ad hoc requests as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance or a related field. 8+ years of experience with compensation methodology and analysis. Experience working in a large, global professional services firm desired. Experience with creating reports and extracting and analyzing data from an HRIS system. Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex ideas clearly and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels. Sense of urgency and confidentiality.Preferred Qualifications CCP Certification preferred. Incentive Plan design experience is highly preferred. Experience at a highly acquisitive firm / M&A integration experience highly preferred. Physical and Mental Job Qualifications Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Additional Information Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs. Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed Flexible Time Off policy Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $135k-175k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. By s

How this job compares

Set against the 5,294 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–175K/yr
  • New York median$96–125K/yr296 salary ranges
  • US median$97–140K/yr2,464 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $155K, is 41% above the New York median midpoint ($110K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 494 open Human Resources jobs in New York and 5,294 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,689 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,526 of the 5,294 open Human Resources jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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