Head of Compensation

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a rapidly growing speciality insurance firm in Midtown Manhattan, seeking a Head of Compensation. This firm brings over 70 years of industry expertise and have been globally recognized and awared for their innovation, diverse product portfolio, and white glove customer service approach.

As the Head of Compensation , you’ll oversee the full scope of compensation strategy, design, and execution across a dynamic, multi-entity insurance business. You’ll partner closely with senior HR and business leaders to ensure compensation programs attract, retain, and reward top talent—while leading a team through ongoing integration and modernization efforts following a recent merger.

Head of Compensation Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of compensation strategy, including executive, broad-based, and incentive programs.

• Manage and mentor a team of compensation professionals.

• Drive compensation-related initiatives tied to organizational transformation, including mergers and integrations.

• Partner with HR and business leaders on offer management, pay equity, and market competitiveness.

• Oversee annual compensation cycles, market surveys, and job architecture design.

• Provide thought leadership on compensation trends and best practices.

Head of Compensation Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• 8+ years of compensation experience, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry.
• 4+ years of people management experience, with proven success leading high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading compensation work through transformative periods, such as mergers or organizational integrations.
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, analytics, and governance.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Workday and CompXL
• A roll-up-your-sleeves approach and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This position can offer up to a $200,000 base salary, plus 30% target bonus, as well as benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k match.
This position is based full-time in Manhattan, NY.

If you are interested and meet the requirement of the job, apply today!

Rachel Holmes
Principal, Human Resources
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.