US East Coast salary guide 2026

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Welcome to the 2026 Frazer Jones East Coast HR
market report!

As 2026 approaches, HR hiring across the East Coast
is evolving rapidly. Financial services, professional
services, and commerce and industry are all facing
unique pressures, from economic shifts and digital
transformation to changing workforce expectations.
In this environment, HR has become a strategic
function, central to business resilience and growth.

At Frazer Jones, we see a market that is competitive
but full of opportunity. Financial services firms are
prioritizing transformation and regulatory agility.
Professional services are focused on culture,
capability, and client delivery. Commerce and
industry sectors are adapting to supply chain
disruption and workforce modernization

For candidates, success means demonstrating
adaptability, commercial awareness, and
cultural fit. For employers, the challenge is to
invest in talent, stay informed, and move quickly
when the right person comes along.

We hope that this guide helps you navigate this environment. Should you wish to discuss it in detail, or for a confidential conversation about recruitment or your career, please do get in touch today.

We invite you to download the complete report by filling in the form below, or for an in-depth discussion on any of the material in the report please contact a member of our team in the US today.

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HR Operations and Payroll Manager

A well-established organization in New York City is seeking an experienced HR Operations & Payroll Manager to provide hands-on operational support across payroll, benefits, and core HR services. Payroll is the primary responsibility of the position. This individual will own the semi-monthly payroll process in Dayforce for a workforce of approximately 300 employees, including both […]
  • Posted Posted 16 hours ago

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Executive Compensation Consultant – REMOTE

Overview A leading advisory firm in the total rewards space is seeking a Consultant to join its Executive Compensation practice. This role is ideal for professionals with 3-6 years of experience who want to deepen their expertise in compensation strategy, governance, and benchmarking while working in a collaborative, fully remote environment. Key Responsibilities Support the […]
  • Posted Posted 16 hours ago

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Senior Analyst Executive Compensation

Overview A strategic advisory firm focused on executive compensation and corporate governance is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its New York office. This role is ideal for early‑career professionals with 1-2 years of analytical or consulting experience who are looking to build a strong foundation in compensation strategy, data analysis, and financial modeling. Key […]
  • Posted Posted 16 hours ago

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Senior Director Executive Compensation

Overview A senior individual contributor role supporting complex client engagements across compensation strategy, analytics, and advisory work. This position partners closely with senior leadership to deliver high-quality insights, manage multiple workstreams, and contribute to both client delivery and business development efforts. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of analytical workstreams across executive pay, performance alignment, and […]
  • Salary Up to USD175000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 16 hours ago

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  • Staffing/recruiting
  • Permanent

L&D Manager

Our client is a growing global recruitment business, who is seeking a Learning & Development Manager. This role will lead learning, recruiter development, and sales training for the organization’s growing US business. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape the US learning and development approach while directly influencing recruiter capability and commercial […]
  • Salary USD75000 – USD100000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 days ago

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Fractional Talent and Employee Engagement Leader

Our client, a growing professional services firm is looking for a Fractional Talent & Employee Engagement Leader. This interim role will strengthen staffing, performance management, organizational design, and employee engagement during an important period for the business. As the Fractional Talent & Employee Engagement Leader, you will be responsible for: This is a highly visible, […]
  • Salary USD60 – USD70 per hour
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Staffing/recruiting
  • Permanent

Talent Acquisition Partner

Role: Talent Acquisition Partner Location: New York, NY In Office Schedule: Hybrid, approximately 3 days per week in the Midtown Manhattan office Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 base salary + approximately 20% discretionary bonus Our client is a fast-growing global specialist insurance provider and market leader in cyber insurance. The organization has approximately 1,300 employees globally, […]
  • Salary USD160000 – USD180000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Staffing/recruiting
  • Permanent

Talent Acquisition Manager

Role: Talent Acquisition Manager Location: New York, NY OR East Coast Remote In Office Schedule: NYC hybrid, approximately 2-3 days in-office; East Coast remote candidates must work EST hours and travel to NYC approximately quarterly Compensation: NYC: $120,000 – $165,000 base salary; East Coast Remote: $100,000 – $140,000 base salary; plus up to 15% profit […]
  • Salary USD100000 – USD165000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Banking
  • Temporary

Oracle HCM Functional Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Implementation Consultant to support a major HR transformation program. This role will partner with HR, Technology, and implementation teams to design, configure, test, and deploy Oracle Fusion HCM solutions that improve HR operations and employee experience. Key Responsibilities Gather business requirements and translate them into Oracle […]
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Permanent

Workday Systems Analyst

Workday Systems Analyst Support and optimize HR and business systems with a focus on data analytics, reporting, integrations, and process improvement. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance system performance, improve data quality, and drive operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Gather business requirements and develop reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions. Support system implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and […]
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Financial services
  • Permanent

Head of HR Tech and AI Transformation

This is a rare opportunity to lead the complete transformation of HR technology, AI adoption and digital service delivery within a leading global professional services organisation. Reporting to the Global Head of HR Technology and working closely with the CPO, this newly created role will see the successful candidate define and deliver a multi-year HR […]
  • Salary USD200000 – USD275000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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  • Banking
  • Permanent

Associate/AVP, Employee Relations

Role: Associate / Assistant Vice President, Employee Relations Location: New York, NY Hybrid: 5 days in office Compensation: Up to $140k base salary plus bonus Our client is a leading boutique investment bank with an excellent track record. They’re looking for an Employee Relations professional to join a highly collaborative and well-established HR team. This […]
  • Salary USD120000 – USD140000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago

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