Compensation Analyst

Janus Henderson Investors US - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Denver, CO

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Compensation Analyst at Janus Henderson Investors is responsible for conducting complex analyses related to compensation programs, including variable pay plans and market compensation trends. This role involves managing data for compensation surveys, facilitating annual compensation rounds, and ensuring compliance with compensation laws globally. The analyst will also prepare communication materials and provide technical support for employment offers and contracts, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the company's compensation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, technical analysis to determine effectiveness of variable pay plans, forecast costs, and recommend changes.
• Coordinate the design, development, communication, and implementation of global sales variable pay plans.
• Conduct ad-hoc research studies on compensation concepts and marketplace practices.
• Coordinate and manage data for participation in market compensation surveys and analyze results.
• Conduct job evaluation studies to match roles to the market and determine FLSA exemption status.
• Facilitate the annual compensation round, including approval for proposed base pay increases and managing department profit pools.
• Prepare special studies and recommendations on base pay, variable pay, equity, performance management, and executive pay programs.
• Develop management and employee communication materials to support global compensation programs.
• Review, draft, and provide technical support on compensation for employment offer letters and contracts.
• Compile information and draft language for public disclosures and regulatory inquiries.
• Create board materials as requested.
• Ensure compliance with compensation laws globally.
• May lead and direct the work of others.

Requirements

• Experience in the research, analysis, design, development, implementation, communication, and administration of compensation programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of data.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, laws, and regulations.
• Proven skills in job valuation methodologies.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize effectively.
• Versatility to work with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to consider the bigger picture while focusing on details that support recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of sales variable pay plans.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience in Market Pay and Success Factors preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous holiday policies
• Paid volunteer time
• Support for professional development courses and tuition reimbursement
• All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace
• Corporate membership to ClassPass and health benefits
• Unique employee events and programs
• Complimentary beverages, snacks, and employee Happy Hours