The Compensation Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Provides HR consultation, advice, knowledge and expertise to HR Advisors and business managers on compensation, HRMS, reward and recognition related issues.
• Manages annual compensation planning process for a business unit(s) including: salary increases, bonuses, stock awards and other compensation related expenses, will collaborate with other disciplines such as tax, legal, finance, and technology, and impacts compensation end results through project management and client relationships.
• Works with Compensation Manager to ensure consistent compensation policies and practices are applied across all employees.
• Provides HR consultation and responds to inquiries from HR Partners on compensation, HRMS, reward and recognition related issues
• Applies technical expertise in Compensation principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments
• Impacts compensation end results through project management and client relationships
• Partners and consults with HR Generalist, Citigroup Employee Services and other Senior Compensation team members to implement and deliver on projects
• Manages multiple projects across multiple teams and has the ability to influence decisions
• Manage market data process including surveys, individual benchmarking, and presentation of results to Senior Managers
• Project management and program execution for new compensation policies and pay management across the business
• Assist with onboarding and separation process with regards to reward for assigned business as needed
• Coordination of annual compensation process for salary review and incentive awards
• Conduct benchmarking, market, and internal equity analysis
• Partner with regional colleagues to ensure global consistency
• Additional duties as assigned
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines while dealing with multiple priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred