Compensation Specialist, HR​/Recruitment

Our client is a high-growth, global alternative investment management firm with a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. With a diverse portfolio across private equity, credit, real assets, and hedge fund strategies.

They're seeking a strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented Compensation Analyst to join our global Total Rewards team. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top-tier talent across our global offices. You’ll play a key role in driving data-informed decisions and aligning compensation programs with firm-wide business objectives.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide strategic compensation guidance across all business units and geographies.
• Analyze market trends and benchmark compensation data to inform base salary, bonus, and equity program recommendations.
• Support the design and implementation of annual compensation processes, including year-end reviews, bonus planning, and long-term incentive modeling.
• Develop and maintain compensation dashboards, analytics, and reporting to drive insight and visibility for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with global compensation regulations and evolving best practices.
• Contribute to compensation-related communications and education efforts across the firm.

• 2-5 years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or financial analysis — ideally within financial services, consulting, or high-growth global firms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (Workday, Success Factors, etc.) and compensation platforms a plus.
• Solid understanding of compensation theory, benchmarking, and regulatory considerations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of discretion with sensitive data.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.