Compensation Business Partner

GLG’s Compensation Team develops and supports programs that enable GLG to remain competitive in the recruitment and retention of employees throughout the organization while maintaining budgetary priorities. We are responsible for implementing GLG’s compensation philosophy and programs across all levels of employees, including maintaining a competitive and equitable market-based salary structure, developing compensation standards and recommendations for various employee changes, and managing annual compensation cycles and incentive programs. We work closely with business leaders and their teams, as well as with our colleagues in the People Team and Finance, to ensure that our pay practices are fair, equitable, and lawful. Job Summary The Compensation Business Partner will be based out of GLG’s New York office and will lead the strategy, design, and execution of global compensation programs across all GLG teams and locations. This is a results-oriented position that requires relationship management and influencing skills, a strong executive presence and a proven ability to adapt to satisfy the changing needs of the business. The ability to operate in a complex, fast-moving environment with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness will be critical skills for this role. Compensation Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · In partnership with business leaders and HR Business Partners, manage and deploy compensation solutions that are linked to GLG’s overall recruitment and talent strategies. · Provide proactive and strategic business support by understanding key business challenges and opportunities and proactively providing solutions to better enable businesses to achieve their growth objectives. · Oversee end-to-end compensation operations, including annual merit, promotion and bonus cycles · Manage our internal job and compensation architectures, providing recommendations and guidance for adjustments based on evolving business needs. · Utilize data, analytics, and internal / external insights to develop compensation solutions that help drive business results. · Educate HR and business leaders on global compensation programs to build capabilities in the business. · Assist in the change management of our compensation policies and programs by leading communication strategies for the HR, leadership and employee populations. · Partner with HR Business Partners and Finance to support the execution of the monthly accrual and quarterly forecasting processes. An Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following · 8+ years Compensation experience · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent · Prior experience working in small to mid-size complex, dynamic organizations with multiple business groups · Experience planning for and executing annual compensation processes · Strong verbal and written communications skills are required as this role will support all levels of leadership · Strong analytical acumen and unyielding attention to detail to ensure accuracy · Prior experience with compensation analytics · High proficiency of Excel to enable manipulation of large data sets · Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of global people/groups, internally and externally · Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt quickly to changes · Ability to be a self-starter and work independently · Excellent judgment is required to handle sensitive and confidential information · Prior experience using Workday a significant plus · Knowledge of Workday a plus What We Offer: Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as : Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting) Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation. The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is: $81,500 — $150,000 USD About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group GLG is the world’s leading platform for trusted human expertise. We connect global decision-makers—from hedge fund managers and private equity partners to strategy leaders at Fortune 500s—with the specific, authoritative voices required to answer their most critical questions. At GLG, you are an extension of our clients' core teams. You will work at the intersection of industries and global markets, navigating high-stakes challenges across the full spectrum of their strategic initiatives. Operating within the industry’s most trusted research environment, you’ll help our clients capture the nuanced perspectives that drive smarter, faster business outcomes. We are a global team of pragmatic problem-solvers who mirror the intensity of the markets we serve. If you are driven by intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action, join us in reinventing the industry we invented. Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.