Compensation Manager

Janus Henderson Group•Denver, CO

45d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! Your opportunity Conduct complex, technical analysis to determine effectiveness of variable pay plans, forecast costs, and recommends changes. May also coordinate the design, development, communication and implementation of global sales variable pay plans Conduct ad-hoc research studies on compensation concepts and marketplace practices. Study marketplace trends and survey data and make recommendations for changes to compensation programs and strategies based on findings Coordinate and manage data for participation in market compensation surveys and analyze results Conduct job evaluation studies to formally match roles to the market, and for roles in the US to determine FLSA exemption status Facilitate the annual compensation round, including gaining approval for proposed base pay increases, managing department profit pools, facilitating department and individual and allocations process, administering payments to employees Prepare special studies and recommendations on subjects such as base pay, variable pay, equity, performance management and executive pay programs. Develop management and employee communication materials to support the company's global compensation programs, to include the creating and delivery of Compensation and Total Reward Statements Review, draft and provide technical support and guidance on compensation for employment offer letters and contracts Compile information and draft language for the Company's public disclosures, or in response to regulatory inquiries, and for client RFPs Create board materials as requested Ensure compliance with compensation laws globally May lead and direct the work of others Carry out other duties as assigned What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours

Requirements

Experience in the research, analysis, design, development, implementation, communication and administration of compensation programs
Strong analytical skills with the ability to accumulate, organize and assimilate large amounts of data and information
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Strong knowledge of compensation practices, laws, and regulations
Proven skills in job valuation methodologies
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively
Versatility to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Ability to consider bigger picture, whilst owning and focusing on details that support recommendations

Nice To Haves

Experience in the design, development and implementation of sales variable pay plans
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
Experience in Market Pay and Success Factors preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, technical analysis to determine effectiveness of variable pay plans, forecast costs, and recommends changes.
Coordinate the design, development, communication and implementation of global sales variable pay plans
Conduct ad-hoc research studies on compensation concepts and marketplace practices.
Study marketplace trends and survey data and make recommendations for changes to compensation programs and strategies based on findings
Coordinate and manage data for participation in market compensation surveys and analyze results
Conduct job evaluation studies to formally match roles to the market, and for roles in the US to determine FLSA exemption status
Facilitate the annual compensation round, including gaining approval for proposed base pay increases, managing department profit pools, facilitating department and individual and allocations process, administering payments to employees
Prepare special studies and recommendations on subjects such as base pay, variable pay, equity, performance management and executive pay programs.
Develop management and employee communication materials to support the company's global compensation programs, to include the creating and delivery of Compensation and Total Reward Statements
Review, draft and provide technical support and guidance on compensation for employment offer letters and contracts
Compile information and draft language for the Company's public disclosures, or in response to regulatory inquiries, and for client RFPs
Create board materials as requested
Ensure compliance with compensation laws globally
May lead and direct the work of others
Carry out other duties as assigned

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Generous Holiday policies
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here.