Human Capital Management, Partner Compensation Experience, Analyst/Sr Analyst, New York City
About The Position
Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people. The Partner Experience team drives the development and implementation of our Partner compensation philosophy, policies, and practices around the world, supporting our best efforts to attract and retain the best talent available. This function requires liaising with other departments such as Controllers, Legal, and Tax and will also involve providing support to other HCM functions, including Executive Compensation, Talent Advisors, Employee Relations, Equity Compensation, Reporting & Analytics and Global Mobility Services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or a related field in HR preferred
- Up to 3 years of relevant work experience
- Comfortable working with and analyzing large sets of data and presenting results that tell a clear and compelling story; preference for individuals with strong PowerPoint skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks with a high level of attention to detail and ambiguity
- High attention to detail with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and contribute in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment by taking initiative and thinking critically
- Ability to work with Excel on a day-to-day basis, strong preference for individuals to be comfortable with functions including xlookups, complex nested formulas and pivot tables
- Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients
- Thinks multiple steps ahead; prepares for potential problems and escalates issues when appropriate and juggles competing deadlines effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop relationships with professionals across several HCM groups and act as an effective liaison to meet client needs
- Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced, and global team environment
Responsibilities
- Support the annual Partner compensation cycle (including reporting, analytics, and communications)
- Analyze promotion, attrition, and other compensation trends to provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders
- Liaise with senior and divisional leadership on topics and analysis related to the Partnership (demographics, talent pipeline, headcount targets)
- Lead competitive intelligence analyses on compensation, wealth creation, benefits, and additional incentives for current and retired Partners
- Collaborate with Finance and divisions to manage compensation budgets throughout the year
- Assist in the design and implementation of Partner specific compensation and benefit programs, including modeling financial costs and creating communication materials
- Participate in the preparation of materials for meetings of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
- Liaise with other HCM functions to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes as part of the compensation planning and execution processes
- Respond to ad hoc inquiries related to current and former Partners
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Competitive benefits and wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
