Human Capital Management, Firmwide Compensation, Senior Analyst/Associate, Birmingham

Job title:

Human Capital Management, Firmwide Compensation, Senior Analyst/Associate, Birmingham

Company

Goldman Sachs

Job description

Job Description:HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENTOur division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.FIRMWIDE COMPENSATIONThe Firmwide Compensation function drives the development and implementation of the firm’s global compensation philosophy, policies and practices to help effectively attract, retain, and motivate employees. The work is invariably of a confidential nature and requires a unique combination of skills to deliver workable solutions to a diverse range of issues.The role requires liaison with colleagues in the regional, divisional and central compensation teams, departments inside of HCM including Executive and Equity Compensation, Recruiting, the Business Partner teams, and outside of Human Capital Management including Compensation Accounting, Controllers, Legal and Tax and external advisors.The ideal candidate will leverage their proven expertise to assist in the design and delivery of comprehensive compensation programmes to over 6,000 employees across the region. This candidate will serve as a key member of the EMEA Compensation team.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all compensation matters relating to EMEA jurisdictions including monthly payrolls, equity make whole valuations, compensation audits and management of offer letter templates
• Advise on new hire packages and assist with structuring lateral hire compensation offers
• Preparation of salaries for employees transferring into EMEA region
• Support region-specific compensation programmes and processes e.g. Currency Election Programme
• Support the year-end compensation processes including benchmarking, total compensation recommendations, salaries and compensation communication
• Create and run a variety of ad hoc compensation reports, analysis and diagnostics
• Partner with divisional Human Capital Management to advise / deliver workable solutions to the business on compensation issues
• Work closely with Human Capital Management Engineering on system enhancements and automation to achieve operational efficiency
• Liaise with divisional Human Capital Management, Tax, Legal, and Controllers on compensation matters as necessary

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDThe ideal candidate will have had exposure to reward related issues in a fast-paced international company, and within a complex matrix environment that requires a practical, empathetic and team orientated approach.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field
• Between 2-5 years of post graduation experience, ideally within a compensation related role
• Excellent analytical skills, including very strong Microsoft Excel skills – an ability to review current processes and/or data, detect and correct errors, take responsibility for data quality; attention to detail essential
• Strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills preferred
• Knowledge of Business Objects preferred
• Client service focus and relationship management skills; notable responsiveness and a “can-do” attitude; ability to understand and articulate the needs of the client
• Project management and execution – highly organized and proven ability to execute and manage complex logistics, projects and tasks, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to take ownership and work independently to achieve objectives and think multiple steps ahead
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to handle high degree of confidential information with appropriate discretion
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good judgment – knowing when to escalate an issue combined with a willingness to be flexible

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHSAt Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We’re committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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Location

Birmingham

Job date

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:01:53 GMT

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