Senior Analyst, People Operations

Senior Analyst, Compensation & People Operations

Location: New York City, NY (4 days per week in office)

Experience: 3+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client: Financial Services

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst, Compensation & People Operations to join our People team in New York City. This role will serve as a key contributor across compensation, benefits, payroll, people analytics, and broader human capital management initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative skills with a passion for employee experience, operational excellence, and leveraging technology-including AI-to improve People processes and decision‑making.

This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to support a data-driven, high-performing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation

• Support the design, administration, and analysis of compensation programs, including base salary, bonus, and incentive plans.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Assist with annual compensation planning, salary reviews, promotions, and job evaluations.
• Prepare compensation models, reporting, and recommendations for leadership.

People Operations & Human Capital Management

• Maintain and optimize core HR processes, policies, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Support organizational planning, workforce management, and employee data governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Benefits & Payroll

• Serve as a key partner in benefits administration, employee enrollments, and vendor management.
• Support payroll processing, audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to payroll, benefits, and employee records.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation, payroll, and benefits programs.

People Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics related to workforce trends, compensation, retention, recruiting, and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze employee data to identify insights and support business decision-making.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver meaningful workforce reporting and recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems.

AI & Process Innovation

• Support the implementation and adoption of AI-enabled tools and technologies across People Operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and deploy innovative solutions that enhance productivity and employee experience.
• Assist in developing best practices for responsible AI usage within Human Resources.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Compensation, People Operations, Human Resources, Human Capital Management, HR Analytics, or a related function.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and/or workforce management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with compensation benchmarking and salary survey analysis.
• Familiarity with people analytics, workforce planning, and HR reporting tools.
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration.
• Exposure to AI tools, automation technologies, or HR technology implementations.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and employment regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• A data-driven problem solver who enjoys turning workforce data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational skills with a process-improvement mindset.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, particularly AI and automation.
• Ability to operate with discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Expected Work Arrangement: New York City-based role with four days per week in-office and one day remote.

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