The TCW Group, Inc Hiring for Compensation Analyst at Los Angeles, CA  Full Time

TCW, a successful global asset management company with over 650 employees globally, has a great opportunity for a Compensation Analyst. This position is based in TCW’s Los Angeles office and will report directly to SVP of Total Rewards.

The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Compensation Team in the administration, development, and implementation of compensation programs that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the firm’s objectives. Key responsibilities in administering the compensation programs will include management of internal and external compensation data sources, job evaluation, market analysis, salary survey participation, and compensation system administration. The successful candidate must be highly analytical, detail oriented, and have demonstrated the ability to consistently deliver accurate and high quality work products.

Assist in conducting job and market analysis to determine the appropriate salary range for each position within the firm
• Participate in salary surveys to gather and analyze compensation data to ensure the firm’s pay practices are competitive
• Maintain accurate records of job codes and compensation data
• Maintain firm’s internal compensation data, collect and maintain external market intelligence and industry-wide compensation data, produce standard and ad-hoc reports, and support the firm’s annual compensation process
• Support the SVP in development and implementation of compensation programs, policies, and procedures that are aligned with the firm’s objectives
• Participate in the analysis of employee compensation packages to ensure they are in line with the organization’s compensation philosophy; may participate in offer review process with the Talent Acquisition team
• Conduct ad-hoc compensation-related analyses and reports as needed
• Stay up-to-date on current industry compensation trends and regulations
• Support special projects and collaborate with HR colleagues on other team initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, economics, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in employee compensation analysis
• Knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; tactful in handling situations and knows when to escalate matters
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately with numerical data under time constraints
• Solid communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the broader HR team with the willingness to pitch in as needed in areas of this role’s responsibilities
• Possesses strong work ethic and the desire to view existing processes and procedures to identify potential opportunities for improvement and increased efficiencies
• Work well under pressure with ability to prioritize; consistently meets deadline requirements
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to high standard of professional conduct

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is a plus
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Prior experience working in a human resources department

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For CA based position, the base salary range is $80k to $95k. This is an anticipated range only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus

Benefits: Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package. See more information here.

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