Human Capital Management, Firmwide Compensation, Analyst

Goldman Sachs - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

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

About the position

The Human Capital Management (HCM) division at Goldman Sachs is focused on recruiting, developing, and rewarding the firm's employees. The Firmwide Compensation Analyst role involves supporting the development and implementation of compensation strategies and policies globally, ensuring the firm attracts and retains top talent. This position requires strong analytical skills, innovative thinking, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to drive process improvements and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to design compensation programs and deliver projects in line with firm and divisional strategy
• Lead compensation benchmarking initiatives by working with consultants and HCM peers, providing key findings to senior leadership
• Partner with cross-functional HCM teams to advise and structure new hire compensation packages
• Engage with the Firmwide Compensation team to identify continuous improvement and automation opportunities
• Analyze hiring and attrition trends to advise senior stakeholders on best approaches to attract and retain talent
• Design compensation programs and policies, including modeling financial costs and implementation strategies
• Manage compensation budgets and administer the year-end compensation process
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field in HR
• 1+ year of relevant work experience required
• Highly proficient in analyzing large data sets and presenting results
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects while maintaining quality
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent follow-through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with Excel, including vLookups, Pivot Tables, and advanced formulas
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Healthcare & Medical Services
• Competitive vacation policies with a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year
• Financial support for higher education
• Live financial education and content
• Medical advocacy service for critical health situations
• Counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On-site health centers in certain offices
• On-site fitness centers and fitness club membership reimbursement
• On-site child care centers and parental resources
• Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation, and egg retrieval stipends