Senior Compensation Manager

Golub Capital • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Compensation Manager serves as a subject matter expert supporting the design, execution and ongoing governance of the Firm’s compensation programs. This role partners closely with Compensation Team and cross functional teams to deliver market‑competitive, equitable and compliant compensation solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, sound judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant work experience on a Compensation or Total Rewards Team
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data and draw conclusions to make recommendations
• Outstanding organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Consultative and collaborative communication style; ability to communicate in a direct, concise manner to interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to prioritize among competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Beqom highly preferred
• Financial services industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading execution of annual and mid-year compensation cycles, including project management, data integrity, reporting and system administration (Beqom)
• Providing compensation recommendations across client groups for new hires, promotions and associated pay adjustments using market data and internal equity principles
• Conducting in‑depth benchmarking and job matching to ensure ongoing market competitiveness across roles and geographies
• Ensuring compliance with applicable employment-related federal and state statutory requirements regarding employee pay, staying up to date on current compensation-related legislation and trends
• Performing pay equity analyses and supporting remediation efforts as organizational needs evolve
• Partnering closely with the Payroll Team to ensure timely and accurate payment and tracking of payments
• Researching and responding to compensation-related requests from employees, Finance and Human Resources Teams
• Conducting ad-hoc compensation and budget analyses as requested

Benefits

• full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees