COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The role will assist in the development, implementation and administration of a full range of compensation programs. The individual is a compensation subject matter expert with a key differentiator being the ability to understand and operate in a complex, fast-moving environment with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help drive annual compensation planning process for firmwide employees in collaboration with the business and Human Capital Team
- Conduct advanced modeling to help facilitate allocation to businesses of year-end cash/carry/equity pools
- Assist in the design/execution of the annual compensation planning system to ensure it meets business needs
- Conduct analysis throughout the year to support financial projections, and requests from firm leadership and businesses
- Manage annual market benchmarking and analysis for the firm, including follow-on reporting and recommendations
- Partner with key stakeholders across the firm, including Human Capital, Finance, Tax, and Legal, to execute key processes, ensure accurate reporting, and creatively problem solve issues
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 to 12 years of progressive compensation experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required, with a focus in Human Resources or Business Administration/Finance preferred
- Experience working in complex, dynamic organizations, with a preference for financial services and/or private equity with multiple business groups and broad geographic reach
- Must possess advanced excel modeling skills – with the ability to work with large amounts of data/information, analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Outstanding organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Consultative and collaborative – ability to communicate (verbal / written) in a direct, concise manner, to interact with professionals at all levels, and to effectively communicate with a wide variety of partners/stakeholders
- Demonstrated strong process/project management skills, with the ability to navigate through ambiguity and drive projects to completion, paired with demonstrated ability in stakeholder and change management
- Ability to prioritize among competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
- Experience with Workday or beqom a plus
- Comfort using AI-Powered tools to improve productivity and quality of work
#LI-ONSITE
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Skills Required
- 7 to 12 years of progressive compensation experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Advanced Excel modeling skills, including analyzing large amounts of data and making recommendations
- Experience working in complex, dynamic organizations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Consultative and collaborative stakeholder-management skills
- Strong process and project management skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects to completion
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Human Resources or Business Administration/Finance focus for bachelor’s degree
- Experience in financial services and/or private equity
- Experience with Workday or beqom
- Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and work quality
KKR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KKR and has not been reviewed or approved by KKR.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong and often characterized as fair, with a success‑based model intended to tie rewards to realized performance. Feedback suggests this structure improves clarity around how outcomes influence compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based employee ownership is emphasized, giving team members access to options, RSUs, and portfolio‑company equity programs that can yield meaningful upside. This approach is positioned as additional value without trading off wages or core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standout elements like an on‑site wellness center at the New York headquarters offering primary care, mental health, and preventive services. Wellness programs, nutrition support, and EAP resources further reinforce a robust health offering.
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What We Do
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
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