About This Role
This interim role provides crucial support for an investment management firm during a planned leave of absence, focusing on maintaining continuity across compensation planning, payroll, benefits, and retirement programs. The position is ideal for an experienced Total Rewards professional who can lead hands-on compensation planning, including merit increases, variable compensation, and incentive awards, during a critical year-end and annual compensation cycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on support for annual compensation planning, including merit increases, bonuses, revenue-share calculations, deferred awards, compensation workbooks, and budget preparation
- Analyze and validate compensation data, prepare total rewards statements, support salary and incentive calculations, and assist with compensation committee materials
- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to coordinate compensation recommendations, maintain accurate reporting, and support the annual approval process
- Support payroll operations, including employee compensation changes, bonus payments, reconciliations, and year-end and beginning-of-year payroll processes
- Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment reconciliation, retirement programs, employee inquiries, and HRIS data accuracy
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, with hands-on experience supporting annual merit planning and variable compensation programs
- Experience within professional services, financial services, investment management, banking, insurance, legal, or a comparable professional environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and validate compensation data
- Experience with payroll processes and major HRIS/payroll systems; UKG Pro is preferred, although Workday or ADP experience will be considered
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and collaborate across departments
Benefits
- Opportunity to collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leadership while gaining exposure to complex compensation and incentive programs
- Training and transition support with the current Director of Total Rewards before the planned leave begins in February 2027
Important Details
- Schedule: Standard working hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Interim assignment anticipated to begin in mid-to-late November 2026 and continue through May 2027
- Work format: Hybrid schedule, Monday–Thursday onsite in Dallas, with Fridays remote
About the Company
Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance, the company delivers customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact.
