HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
As a division, HCM is at the forefront of supporting business growth and change at Goldman Sachs by recruiting, developing, and rewarding the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design, and implement strategies, processes, and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity, and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results.
The Firmwide Compensation Team drives the development and implementation of our compensation philosophy, policies, and practices around the world, supporting our best efforts to attract and retain the best talent available. This function requires liaising with other departments such as Controllers, Legal, and Tax and will also involve providing support to other HCM functions, including HCM Business Partners and Business Compensation, Recruiting, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation, Global Mobility Services, and Analytics teams.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide analytical and execution support for the design of compensation programs, ensuring all project deliverables align with divisional requirements and firmwide standards.
- Develop and maintain financial models to project the cost of compensation policies; assist in the preparation of implementation roadmaps and process documentation.
- Support the coordination of annual market benchmarking cycles by submitting data to external consultants and performing analysis of market trends to identify competitive gaps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional HCM teams to advise on all compensation matters for current employees and new hires
- Identify opportunities to streamline data collection and reporting; assist in the testing and implementation of automated compensation tools and HRIS enhancements.
- Prepare standard reporting, data visualizations, and summary materials for internal stakeholders and senior team members
- Support the firmwide compensation process with a focus on data analytics, governance, and effective implementation of processes
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field in HR
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and produce clear, structured outputs
- Ability to work with Excel on a day-to-day basis, strong preference for individuals to be comfortable doing macros, VLOOKUP's, and pivot tables
- Ability to work with PPT on a day-to-day basis, strong preference for individuals to be able to present results in a clear summary with actionable items
- Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered to clients
- Highly organized, attention to detail and excellent follow-through required
- Thinks multiple steps ahead; prepares for potential problems and escalates issues when appropriate and manages competing deadlines effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop relationships with professionals across several HCM groups and act as an effective liaison to meet client needs
- Ability to work well both independently and in a global team environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, HR, or related analytical field
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience
- Strong analytical skills working with large datasets and producing structured outputs
- Proficiency with Excel and day-to-day use of spreadsheets
- Comfortable creating macros, using VLOOKUPs, and PivotTables
- Proficiency with PowerPoint and ability to present clear summaries
- Experience or willingness to assist with HRIS enhancements and automated compensation tools
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability to develop cross-functional relationships
- Ability to work independently and in a global team environment
Goldman Sachs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Goldman Sachs and has not been reviewed or approved by Goldman Sachs.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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What We Do
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