Compensation & Benefits Manager

Arcesium is a global financial technology firm that solves complex data-driven challenges faced by some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions. We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to join our global HR team. This individual will play a key role in designing, analyzing, and executing compensation programs. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Excel models for compensation planning, headcount tracking, and quarterly projections; Run market benchmarking and internal equity analyses to keep our pay positioning competitive; Own the annual compensation cycle — merit, promotions, and pay structure updates — end to end; Partner with Finance on compensation accruals, forecasting, and spend reporting; Perform variance analysis and flag trends before they become problems; Build dashboards and reports for leadership on salary costs, headcount, and market trends; Work with HRBPs and business leaders as a go-to resource on compensation questions; Help managers understand our pay frameworks and make better compensation decisions; Over time, expand into benefits program management and payroll governance if that's a direction you want to grow

Requirements

Strong analytical skills; Proficiency in Excel; +5 years of relevant work experience in a compensation role; Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with large datasets; High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

Good knowledge of compensation principles and practices across US and Europe; Experience working in a global or multi-country HR setup; Good understanding of benefits programs and willingness to build deeper expertise across multiple geographies; Familiarity with compensation surveys, benchmarking methodologies, and vendor management; Exposure to HR systems or compensation tools