J.S. Held LLC
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Compensation Manager

Pay
$135,000 – $175,000 per year
Location
New York, NY (Remote) · Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
17 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Compensation methodology and analysis
  • Job analysis and evaluation
  • Report creation and data analysis from HRIS
  • Compensation program design, implementation, and monitoring
  • Compliance with compensation laws and regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Independent and team-based work

Also useful

  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification
  • Incentive plan design
  • M&A integration experience
  • Large global professional services firm experience

About the role

Assess J.S. Held's alignment with internal and external compensation data, to ensure our compensation program is internally equitable and externally competitive. Work with management to design, implement, and monitor our compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay and total rewards. Conduct job analysis and evaluation of new and evolving positions to determine appropriate salary bands and ranges.

Review new and existing job descriptions and level appropriately within the job hierarchy structure. Partner with key internal stakeholders to develop compensation plans that attract, reward, and retain talent. Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure efficient program administration.

Generate analytical compensation reports for the purposes of supporting budgets, assisting in keeping operations within that budget and strategic decision making. Provide reports, analysis, and clarification of policies and practices to HR team and Business Leaders. Administer and provide support for annual compensation activities, such as merit increase and bonus plans for both billable and non-billable employees.

Provide market research when needed. Monitor compensation management trends and ensure compliance with compensation laws and regulations. Collaborate on special projects and respond to ad hoc requests as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience with compensation methodology and analysis.
  • Experience working in a large, global professional services firm desired.
  • Experience with creating reports and extracting and analyzing data from an HRIS system.
  • Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey complex ideas clearly and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
  • Sense of urgency and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCP Certification preferred.
  • Incentive Plan design experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience at a highly acquisitive firm / M&A integration experience highly preferred.
  • Physical and Mental Job Qualifications Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed Flexible Time Off policy Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $135k-175k.

Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.

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About the Company

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Read the original posting

From J.S. Held LLC's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Compensation Manager role at J.S. Held LLC?

The Compensation Manager posting at J.S. Held LLC states compensation of $135,000 – $175,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on J.S. Held LLC's official career site.

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