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Neuberger Berman · Onsite · New York, NY

The HCM Compensation and Analytics team is seeking an experienced Compensation professional to provide compensation advisory and analytics-driven insights. This role leads key compensation programs and processes, supports job architecture and benchmarking efforts, and partners closely with the People Analytics function to inform decisions with clear, actionable analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic compensation advisory support to HR Business Partners and business leaders, including guidance on pay decisions, internal equity, and competitive positioning.

  • Partner with the Head of Compensation to design, implement, and maintain compensation programs, policies, and practices aligned with business needs and market trends.

  • Lead compensation benchmarking activities using McLagan and other survey sources; interpret results and translate market data into recommendations.

  • Support job architecture and job leveling initiatives, including role evaluation, job family mapping, and maintenance of job documentation in partnership with HR stakeholders.

  • Partner with People Analytics to define analytical needs, interpret outputs, and apply insights to compensation and broader people-related decisions.

  • Manage and execute key deliverables for the annual compensation cycle, including planning, budgeting support, review materials, and coordination with HR and Finance partners.

  • Develop clear communications and change management materials to support compensation-related program updates, processes, and manager guidance.

  • Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects related to compensation, workforce trends, and organizational design in support of business priorities.

  • Identify opportunities to build, deploy, and refine AI-powered tools and agents that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of compensation and people analytics workflows — including automating repetitive cycle tasks, enhancing data quality, and accelerating insight delivery.

  • Ensure compensation practices are applied consistently and in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

  • Build strong working relationships across Human Resources, Finance, and the business to drive effective outcomes and responsive client service.

Qualifications:

  • 7-15 years of progressive compensation experience, including advisory support to business leaders; financial services experience strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience with compensation benchmarking and survey tools (McLagan preferred) and the ability to translate market data into practical recommendations.

  • Experience supporting or leading job architecture and job leveling efforts.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people and compensation data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly.

  • Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to communicate compensation and workforce insights clearly to varied audiences.

  • Proven ability to manage complex processes and timelines, including year-end compensation planning cycles.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear guidance and materials for managers and stakeholders.

  • Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; programming (SQL, Python, R) is preferred.

  • Familiarity with AI tools and agentic workflows is preferred; experience identifying use cases, prompting or configuring AI assistants, and evaluating outputs for accuracy and business applicability.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification a plus.

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Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected].

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Founded in 1939, Neuberger is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 40 cities worldwide, the firm manages $567 billion in client assets (as of March, 2026) across a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team—including 790-plus investment professionals and more than 2,900 employees in total—united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence. It is our people who define our culture and have enabled us to be r

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