Compensation Associate in Belfast

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future.

The Compensation Associate works collaboratively amongst the compensation team to support multiple aspects of compensation, including compensation reporting and survey management. The compensation function at Huron is viewed by the executive team as key to the success of the business. This role requires a high level of customer service, integrity, accuracy, ethical standards, and interest in working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment while also exercising a level of autonomy to meet the job requirements.

Key Job Duties

• Compensation Survey Management: Coordinate and manage compensation surveys to gather market data and benchmark our compensation practices against industry standards. Ensure accuracy in job matching to surveys partnering with Compensation Manager, HR Business Partners, the business and the survey providers to drive to best possible outcomes.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Analyze compensation data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement. Provide actionable insights to support decision-making. Partner with HR Operations and Business Partners to ensure data accuracy. Development of dashboards to support the HR team and the business.
• Year-End: Provide support to the Compensation Managers and HR Business Partners during the year-end compensation planning process. Gather data to run bonus and salary planning models. Respond to questions from the business on the process and Workday. Audit planning data for outliers and overall budget. Provide summary data as requested.
• Workday: Conduct audits of compensation data within Workday to ensure data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in compensation roles
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of Excel
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and prioritise
• Good verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with compensation design and administration for a complex organization
• Knowledge of accounting and finance implications of compensation plans and programs
• Client service consultative mindset and acumen with experience supporting the development and design of compensation programs in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
• Experience using Workday’s compensation modules, preferred

The estimated base salary range for this job is 37,500.00 - 50,000.00 GBP annual. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is 43,125 – 57,500 GBP. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

Huron is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognising major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.