Associate Director, Compensation

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.Title: Associate Director, CompensationBusiness Unit: Human Resources- Total RewardsLocation: London, UK or Charlotte, NCBarings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.Job SummaryThe Compensation Associate Director role leads complex compensation programs, analyses, and processes that support the firm’s compensation strategy and business objectives. This role serves as a subject matter expert within Total Rewards, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Talent teams, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver competitive, equitable, compliant, and scalable compensation solutions. The role is accountable for multiple compensation processes and programs, anticipates and resolves complex business issues, and may lead initiatives or coordinate the work of others.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead complex market pricing, compensation survey participation, benchmarking, and pay positioning analyses across functions and regionsOwn key components of the annual compensation cycle, including merit, incentive, promotion, and year-end planning activitiesDevelop compensation recommendations, models, reports, and dashboards that inform HR, Finance, and business leadership decisionsPartner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, evaluate pay decisions, and address complex compensation mattersLead or support job evaluation, leveling, business title alignment, and pay structure development to promote consistency and internal equityIdentify process improvements, strengthen governance, and enhance compensation procedures, tools, and controlsMaintain, audit, and analyze compensation data in Workday and related systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for decision-makingMonitor compensation practices for compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and market standardsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field preferredTypically 4-6 years of progressive compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or related experienceAdvanced working knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, job evaluation, pay equity, incentive planning, and annual compensation processesExperience partnering with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, Talent, and senior business stakeholdersStrong analytical, modeling, and data interpretation skills; advanced Excel skills requiredExperience with Workday or comparable HRIS/compensation systems preferredAbility to manage multiple processes or programs, exercise judgment and discretion, and recommend practical solutions to complex business issuesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation concepts for varied audiencesDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, take accountability, foster trust, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment#LI-JS1Requisite SkillsAdditional SkillsBarings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.SummaryLocation: London, United Kingdom; Charlotte, NC, United StatesType: Full time