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Juniper Square · 16 hours ago

Compensation Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

4+ years exp

Juniper Square is dedicated to unlocking the potential of private markets through technology. They are seeking an experienced Compensation Analyst to manage and analyze compensation programs, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness while serving as a consultant to business partners and managers.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware

Responsibilities

Market Analysis & Benchmarking: Independently manage and participate in salary surveys, analyzing market data to determine competitiveness. Conduct in-depth market pricing for new and existing jobs, recommending appropriate salary ranges, job grades, and classifications (e.g., FLSA status)

Annual Program Execution: Assist in the critical preparation, analysis, and execution of annual compensation programs, including the merit review cycle, annual incentive plans, equity and short-term variable programs

Consulting and Advisory: Serve as a compensation contact for People Business Partners and managers, providing guidance on pay decisions, promotions, new hire offers, and policy interpretation for moderately complex issues

Job Architecture Management: Administer and maintain the company’s global/local job architecture and salary structures. Evaluate job positions to write, revise, and maintain accurate job descriptions, ensuring consistency in grading and titling

Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compensation programs and practices are compliant with local laws. Prepare various compensation reports and conduct internal audits to ensure data integrity and consistent application of policies

Qualification

Compensation AnalysisMarket PricingJob Architecture ManagementGoogle SheetsMicrosoft ExcelCertified Compensation ProfessionalConsulting SkillsGlobal Compensation PracticesProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

4-7 years of progressive compensation experience, including direct and substantial experience working within a high-growth technology organization

Demonstrated ability to leverage compensation, particularly complex equity instruments, to attract and retain high-demand technical talent in a rapid-scaling environment

Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, modeling)

Proven experience assisting with administration of annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, or incentive plans)

Demonstrated ability to perform independent market pricing and job evaluations

Global Experience: Experience with compensation practices in multiple geographic regions

Preferred

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation is highly desirable

Consulting acumen: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex compensation concepts to non-specialists

Project Management: Proven ability to manage moderate-scope projects from initiation through completion