Compensation Analyst

Job Description Summary:

The Compensation Analyst will support the development, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs across FPW. This role will play a key part in centralizing compensation processes, strengthening governance and audit controls, improving compensation system data integrity, and enhancing reporting and analytics capabilities. The analyst will collaborate with Finance, HR, Payroll, Sales Operations, and business leaders to ensure accurate compensation administration while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate duplicate work, and increase organizational transparency.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the administration and execution of compensation programs across multiple FPW divisions
• Assist with the centralization and standardization of compensation processes, policies, and procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of compensation-related transactions
• Maintain and monitor compensation data within CRM, Orion and HCM
• Perform regular audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy
• Develop and maintain documentation for compensation processes, calculations, and system workflows
• Establish and maintain audit trails for compensation transactions and approvals
• Ensure compensation processes comply with company policies
• Provide actionable insights to leadership through data-driven reporting and analysis
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes through automation and system enhancements
• Support quarter-end and year-end compensation processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Analytics, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in compensation, finance, payroll, sales operations, data analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including but not limited to XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, IF statements, etc
• Experience working within CRM and large dataset to analyze
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting sales compensation, incentive compensation, or variable pay programs is preferred
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and visualization tools is preferred.

This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $80,000-$90,000base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Focus Partners is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. To learn more about Focus, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement: Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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