Corporate Graduate - Compensation

Janus Henderson Investors•Denver, CO

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-month graduate program beginning in August 2027. It offers induction, on-the-job learning, skills training, and networking to help the graduate gain experience and explore a future career with Janus Henderson. Successful graduates will be considered for full-time positions at the end of the program. The role supports compensation research, market survey participation and analysis, job evaluation and market pricing, compensation communications and projects, and the annual compensation review. It also supports compensation forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and process improvement while providing an opportunity to learn compensation fundamentals, including pay structures, incentive programs, and regulatory requirements. Other duties may be assigned. The position has a hybrid working environment. It is expected to be open through November 8, 2026. Compensation is estimated at a base salary of $70,000–$75,000, and the position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus funded from the company profit pool. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive compensation, pension or retirement plans, and health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
Analytical ability and interest in working with numbers.
Ability to bring efficiency and new ways of thinking to a process or approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including filters, sorting, VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, and macros, or demonstrated ability and willingness to develop these skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Experience working to deadlines and ability to work well under pressure.
Team player.

Nice To Haves

Ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to analyze data and provide relevant insight.
Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on compensation concepts, market trends, and industry practices.
Coordinate and manage data for participation in market compensation surveys and analyze the results.
Assist with job evaluation and market pricing to align roles with benchmarks.
Develop management and employee communication materials and support compensation projects through data management, documentation, and maintenance of compensation records and procedures.
Support the annual compensation review through data preparation, audits for compliance and accuracy, and process coordination.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of compensation processes and reporting.
Support compensation forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis through recurring reports and dashboards, budget tracking, and analysis of compensation costs and trends.
Learn compensation fundamentals, including market pricing, job evaluation, pay structures, incentive programs, and regulatory requirements.
Carry out other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
Generous holiday policies.
Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to Wellhub.
Paid volunteer time.
Professional development courses and tuition or qualification reimbursement.
Maternal and paternal leave benefits and family services.
Employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
Complimentary beverages, snacks, and employee happy hours.
Mentoring, leadership development programs, regular training, career development services, and continuing education courses.
Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool.
Pension or retirement plans and health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits for eligible employees.