Compensation & Analytics Manager at Sotheby's in New York, NY

Job description

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City. THE ROLE The Compensation & Analytics Manager plays a key role in shaping and advancing the organization's compensation strategy. This position partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, and business leaders to design, analyze, and implement compensation programs that support business objectives, attract and retain talent, and ensure market competitiveness. This role is highly analytical and project-oriented, with a particular focus on compensation program design, sales incentive plan development, benchmarking and market analysis, acquisition integration, and executive-level reporting. The successful candidate will also serve as support to the Chief Human Resources Officer, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to support compensation planning, budgeting, and Compensation Committee materials. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a compensation professional who enjoys combining strategy, analytics, and project execution to influence key business and talent decisions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Compensation Program Design & Management Support the design, enhancement, and implementation of broad-based compensation programs, including base salary structures, incentive plans, and reward frameworks. Develop recommendations for salary ranges, pay positioning, and compensation program enhancements based on market data and business needs. Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to address complex compensation issues and provide consultative guidance. Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and governance standards. Job Evaluation, Market Analysis & Compensation Assessment Conduct targeted job evaluations and organizational compensation assessments to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Analyze industry trends, competitive practices, and emerging compensation developments. Prepare recommendations for salary structures, market adjustments, and compensation strategy changes. Sales Incentive & Variable Compensation Support the design, modeling, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of sales incentive and variable compensation programs. Analyze plan effectiveness, participant performance, and cost implications to ensure alignment with business objectives. Recommend improvements to sales compensation structures, measures, and governance processes. Partner with Finance and business leadership to ensure accurate incentive plan modeling and forecasting. Strategic Compensation Projects Support compensation-related projects from concept development through implementation and communication. Support compensation due diligence activities related to acquisitions and strategic transactions. Analyze compensation structures and incentive programs of acquired organizations and develop integration recommendations. Partner with HR leadership to align compensation programs, job architecture, and pay practices following acquisitions or organizational changes. Assist in the development and implementation of integration roadmaps and change management activities. Compensation Planning, Analytics & Reporting Support annual compen