Human Capital Management - Firmwide Compensation - Vice President - Birmingham - #1718743

OUR IMPACT

As a division, HCM is at the forefront of supporting business growth and change at Goldman Sachs by recruiting, developing, and rewarding our people. Our teams advise, design, and implement strategies, processes, and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity, and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results.

The Firmwide Compensation Team develops and implements our compensation philosophy, policies, and practices globally, supporting our efforts to attract and retain top talent. This role involves handling confidential information and requires a unique set of skills to provide effective solutions for diverse issues. It also involves liaising with departments such as Controllers, Legal, and Tax, and supporting other HCM functions like HCM Business Partners, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation, and Global Mobility Services.

The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to assist in designing and delivering comprehensive compensation programs for over 6,000 employees across the region, serving as a key member of the EMEA Compensation team.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Serve as a strategic advisor to Divisions in designing and implementing compensation programs, partnering with divisional HCM to advise and deliver solutions on compensation issues.


2. Oversee and support region-specific compensation programs and processes, such as the Currency Election Program, and deliver on compensation-related projects aligned with firm and divisional strategies.


3. Collaborate with consultants to benchmark compensation in financial services and related markets, preparing key findings for stakeholders.


4. Partner with cross-functional HCM teams to structure new hire compensation packages and transfer salaries for existing employees.


5. Support compensation matters related to EMEA jurisdictions, including monthly payrolls, equity valuations, audits, and offer letter management.


6. Assist with the year-end compensation process, including total compensation recommendations, salary adjustments, and communication.


7. Work with divisional HCM on new office developments or acquisitions within EMEA.


8. Collaborate with Human Capital Management Engineering on system enhancements and automation to improve efficiency.


9. Identify opportunities for process improvements, drive change, and create efficiencies across the function, working with HCM Engineering.


10. Coordinate with divisional HCM, Tax, Legal, and Controllers on compensation issues as needed.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related HR field preferred.


• 7+ years of relevant experience, with a preference for compensation experience.


• Proficiency in analyzing large data sets and presenting insights clearly, with strong Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables.


• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.


• Knowledge of Executive Compensation practices and European remuneration regulations is a plus.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.


• Strategic thinker, proactive problem-solver, and effective at managing competing priorities.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.