Goldman Sachs Human Capital Management Business Compensation Senior Analyst 

United States, Utah, Salt Lake City 

987494042

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with HCM Business Partners to design divisional compensation programs and deliver projects in line with firm and divisional strategy
• Execute benchmarking initiatives by working with consultants and HCM peers. Provide key findings to divisional and firmwide senior leadership throughout the year
• Partner with cross-functional HCM teams to advise and structure new hire compensation packages
• Engage with the Firmwide Compensation team to identify continuous improvement and automation opportunities, drive process change, and create efficiencies across the function
• Analyze hiring and turnover trends to understand market movement and advise senior stakeholders on best approaches to attract and retain top talent
• Participate in the design of compensation programs and policies, including modeling financial costs and implementation strategies
• Work closely with finance and divisions to manage compensation budgets throughout the year; centrally administer the year-end compensation process for the firm
• Manage review & approval of various compensation transactions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics or a related field in HR preferred
• 1+ years of relevant work experience in compensation, analytics, data management or project management
• Proficient working with and analyzing large sets of data and presenting results that tell a clear and compelling story
• Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients; balances competing deadlines effectively
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and excellent follow-through required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to develop relationships with professionals across several HCM groups, and act as an effective liaison to meet client needs
• Ability to work with Excel on a day to day basis including vLookups, Pivot Tables, and other advanced formulas.
• Thinks multiple steps ahead; prepares for potential problems and escalates issues when appropriate
• Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced, and global team environment