William Blair
Overview
Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. We are an independent partnership that provides advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work to foster an inclusive culture and support employees’ professional and personal growth while delivering tailored, thoughtful work. We are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work. For more information, visit williamblair.com. Job Description
William Blair is searching for a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role requires working on-site two days a week at our Chicago office. The role supports day-to-day compensation processes, conducts market research, and provides analytical support to ensure effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation practices. This position will inform William Blair’s compensation strategy to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. The Senior Compensation Analyst partners with HR to support pay decisions that align with compensation policies and budgetary guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead major compensation projects, partnering with teams across the organization. Process compensation requests including job evaluations, salary recommendations for new hires and promotions, hiring range development, and the year-end compensation cycle (merit and discretionary bonus). Perform compensation analytics and market analysis, including participation in and interpretation of salary surveys, competitive analysis, and industry trends. Make data-driven recommendations for program adjustments based on market insights. Document and analyze compensation policies, monitor effectiveness of existing practices, and make recommendations consistent with compliance, trends, and total rewards objectives. Support development and maintenance of William Blair compensation tools and programs, ensuring client readiness and on-time completion. Provide data-driven analysis and insights to optimize compensation processes using systems like Workday, Payfactors, and Syndio. Develop and maintain strong relationships with HR partners, talent acquisition, HRIS, and business unit managers. Stay abreast of compliance requirements for compensation laws and regulations across all global locations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, with expert proficiency in Excel. Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation. Experience with external survey data sources and data warehouses; experience with Aon Radford McLagan and Payfactors preferred. Knowledge of compensation theory and practices is a plus. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate data meaningfully. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple high-priority projects from conception to completion. Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership and communicate complex topics effectively. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Salary Range $100,000 — $125,000 USD This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, business unit, and individual performance. Our benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family and fertility benefits, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), and other voluntary benefits. William Blair is an equal opportunity employer and complies with laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is important to be aware of hiring scams; William Blair does not request personal financial information in employment applications, does not extend offers without interviewing at registered offices, and does not use instant messaging services for recruiting. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes or pay for placements resulting from unsolicited submissions. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. Privacy policies: Download William Blair’s privacy policies for job applicants. For questions or concerns, contact Human Resources | JR100998.
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Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. We are an independent partnership that provides advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work to foster an inclusive culture and support employees’ professional and personal growth while delivering tailored, thoughtful work. We are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work. For more information, visit williamblair.com. Job Description
William Blair is searching for a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role requires working on-site two days a week at our Chicago office. The role supports day-to-day compensation processes, conducts market research, and provides analytical support to ensure effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation practices. This position will inform William Blair’s compensation strategy to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. The Senior Compensation Analyst partners with HR to support pay decisions that align with compensation policies and budgetary guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead major compensation projects, partnering with teams across the organization. Process compensation requests including job evaluations, salary recommendations for new hires and promotions, hiring range development, and the year-end compensation cycle (merit and discretionary bonus). Perform compensation analytics and market analysis, including participation in and interpretation of salary surveys, competitive analysis, and industry trends. Make data-driven recommendations for program adjustments based on market insights. Document and analyze compensation policies, monitor effectiveness of existing practices, and make recommendations consistent with compliance, trends, and total rewards objectives. Support development and maintenance of William Blair compensation tools and programs, ensuring client readiness and on-time completion. Provide data-driven analysis and insights to optimize compensation processes using systems like Workday, Payfactors, and Syndio. Develop and maintain strong relationships with HR partners, talent acquisition, HRIS, and business unit managers. Stay abreast of compliance requirements for compensation laws and regulations across all global locations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, with expert proficiency in Excel. Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation. Experience with external survey data sources and data warehouses; experience with Aon Radford McLagan and Payfactors preferred. Knowledge of compensation theory and practices is a plus. Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate data meaningfully. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple high-priority projects from conception to completion. Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership and communicate complex topics effectively. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Salary Range $100,000 — $125,000 USD This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, business unit, and individual performance. Our benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family and fertility benefits, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), and other voluntary benefits. William Blair is an equal opportunity employer and complies with laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is important to be aware of hiring scams; William Blair does not request personal financial information in employment applications, does not extend offers without interviewing at registered offices, and does not use instant messaging services for recruiting. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes or pay for placements resulting from unsolicited submissions. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. Privacy policies: Download William Blair’s privacy policies for job applicants. For questions or concerns, contact Human Resources | JR100998.
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