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Compensation Specialist

Vaco
$45.00 - $60.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan, stock options
United States, Colorado, Broomfield
Jan 21, 2026
Compensation Specialist (Temporary) Hybrid Schedule! Overview We are seeking a detail oriented Compensation Specialist to provide temporary support to our Total Rewards and Compensation our client's team during a period of high activity and system transition. This role will focus heavily on equity programs, bonus administration, compensation reporting, and Oracle-related tasks. The ideal candidate has prior compensation experience, advanced Excel skills, and is comfortable communicating complex compensation topics to a wide range of stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Equity Administration Support equity-related activities including RSU vesting, new option grants, dividends, and RSU swap election processes Confirm employee eligibility for RSU swap elections and gather required employee information Manage and track RSU elections through JP Morgan and paper election processes Collect and upload election data into JP Morgan for new users Coordinate RSU swap communications with payroll Prepare and distribute equity-related communications, grant letters, and templates Track dividend communications, employee follow-ups, and confirmations Bonus Administration Assist with bonus calculations and spreadsheet validation Run macros and prepare bonus letters for separation and distribution Populate templates for annual bonus payments and bonus calculations Coordinate communications between compensation, payroll, and leadership Prepare payroll files and support executive approval processes Total Compensation Review (TCR) Validate spreadsheets, formulas, and market data updates Track and collect HR acknowledgements Support Oracle audits by comparing current compensation data to Oracle records Prepare and distribute final compensation files and payroll data Respond to compensation-related questions from HR Business Partners Time Off and Compensation Changes Support communication to employees regarding time off changes Respond to employee questions related to compensation and time off Audit data loaded in Oracle versus legacy systems Populate templates for compensation changes Oracle and Systems Support Assist with Oracle transition tasks, audits, and updates Support position creation and compensation data entry in Oracle Run Oracle reports and coordinate distribution to AskHR Add compensation information to Glide requests and partner with internal stakeholders on process improvements Support offer letter processes for non-North America populations, including tracking receipt Administrative and Team Support Help manage and organize the compensation inbox and respond to inquiries Schedule meetings and provide administrative support to senior compensation leaders Maintain accurate tracking files and documentation across all compensation activities Qualifications Prior experience supporting compensation, total rewards, or HR operations Advanced Excel skills required, including formulas, macros, and spreadsheet validation Highly organized with strong attention to detail Clear and professional communicator, comfortable discussing topics such as equity, stock options, bonuses, and dividends Experience working with HR systems such as Oracle and JP Morgan strongly preferred Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.