Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

Job Description

Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals. We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders.

We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being. We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

Virtus Investment Partners is a publicly traded asset management firm that provides investment management and related services to individuals, financial advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. Through its affiliated managers, Virtus offers a broad range of investment strategies across equity, fixed income, multi-asset, alternative, and private market solutions. At Virtus, employees have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment where intellectual curiosity, innovation, accountability, and professional development are valued.

Our Hartford headquarters partners closely with investment, distribution, finance, technology, and corporate teams to support the firm's long-term growth and client-focused mission.

Virtus Investment Partners is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources team in Hartford, Connecticut. This undergraduate opportunity is designed for a recent graduate, as well as early-career professionals with approximately one to two years of relevant experience, who are interested in building a long-term career path within Human Resources. The Compensation Analyst will support the administration and coordination of compensation programs across the organization.

Working closely with Human Resources and Business Partners the analyst will assist with market benchmarking, annual compensation processes, HR reporting, documentation, and special projects that support Virtus' talent and business strategies. The successful candidate will develop foundational expertise in compensation, HR processes, employee records, confidentiality, and human capital practices while partnering with leaders and teams across the organization. This is an HR compensation role intended for candidates who are motivated to build a career in Human Resources;

it is not designed for candidates seeking a data analyst, data science, business intelligence, technology analytics, or systems-focused career path.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to launch an early-career path within Human Resources through a specialized focus on compensation. As a member of the Compensation team in Hartford, you will gain exposure to:

• Compensation strategy and decision-making across a publicly traded asset management firm.
• Executive, professional, and incentive compensation programs.
• Market benchmarking, employee rewards, and foundational compensation practices that support HR decision-making.
• Collaboration with Human Resources, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders across the organization.
• Practical HR reporting, compensation tools, and process support that help inform fair and consistent pay decisions.
• Meaningful professional development, mentoring, and hands-on learning in a specialized HR discipline.

Compensation Program Support

• Support preparation and review of compensation information for salary reviews, incentive compensation programs, and market benchmarking activities.
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and validating compensation information from internal systems and external survey providers.
• Prepare clear HR reporting, presentations, and compensation summaries for Human Resources and business leaders.
• Assist with compensation reviews to support hiring, promotions, transfers, organizational changes, and workforce planning initiatives.

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

• Participate in annual…