Compensation Coordinator

About the Team:

The People team at Dow Jones is dedicated to attracting developing and retaining world-class talent that drives our mission forward. As strategic partners we provide comprehensive support across the entire employee lifecycle. Our team includes Talent Acquisition Talent Management People Business Partners Compensation HR Operations Workplace and Securityall working together to create an exceptional employee experience. We champion a culture of inclusion innovation and excellence ensuring our people have the resources support and opportunities they need to thrive and do their best work.

About the Role:

As a Compensation Coordinator you will support the day-to-day administration and operations of the organizations compensation programs ensuring processes data and systems are accurate efficient and consistently maintained. You will support compensation cycles maintain compensation data and systems coordinate reporting and audits and assist with market benchmarking and compensation program administration.

You will be part of the People team and report directly to the Manager Compensation. This role will sit in NYC and be 3 days in the office.

You Will:

• Support the day-to-day administration and operations of compensation programs ensuring processes are completed accurately consistently and within established timelines.

• Manage compensation-related data and transactions within HRIS and compensation systems.

• Support the administration of annual compensation processes including merit increases promotions incentive planning and other compensation cycles.

• Maintain and validate compensation data to ensure accuracy and integrity across HR systems compensation tools reports and employee records.

• Prepare compensation reports audits and data files for HR Finance Payroll and other stakeholders identifying discrepancies and working to resolve data issues.

• Perform regular data audits and quality checks to identify errors inconsistencies missing information or transactions requiring correction.

• Coordinate compensation-related workflows and approvals ensuring requests are properly documented routed approved and processed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Support market pricing and compensation analysis by gathering data maintaining job and compensation information preparing benchmarking files and compensation data updates.

• Assist with compensation reporting and analytics including recurring reports ad hoc requests employee data analysis and preparation of information for compensation reviews.

• Maintain compensation documentation and process materials including job information salary structures compensation guidelines process documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve compensation processes and operational efficiency including opportunities to automate standardize simplify and strengthen controls.

• Manage and maintain the organizations rewards and recognition platform including program administration employee and manager support data accuracy reporting and ongoing system updates to ensure a seamless user experience.

You Have:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy with the ability to manage high volumes of sensitive information and identify discrepancies.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple processes deadlines and competing priorities.

• Working knowledge in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) or Google Sheets

• Excellent analytical skills using both qualitative and quantitative data and capability to independently problem solve and make recommendations with high attention to detail

• Process-oriented mindset with an interest in creating consistent efficient and scalable processes and maintaining strong operational controls.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with HR HRIS Payroll Finance and other cross-functional partners.

• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues that require additional compensation expertise or decision-making.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

• Financial Health Programs

• Cybersecurity Protection

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - People

Job Category:

Human Resources

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $65000 - $80000

Were committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidates experience skills location and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles targets are determined based on multiple considerations including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health retirement wellbeing and more along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.