Compensation Partner, HR​/Recruitment

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Director Compensation on design of incentive plans and manage their implementation, and administration
• Collaborate on design and maintenance of salary structures, including job grades, pay ranges, and geographic differentials
• Partner on compensation planning cycles and lead work streams for key projects and programs, as needed
• Support the design, testing and maintenance of compensation systems and tools, ensuring data integrity, including HRIS and market pricing resources
• Prepare annual merit budget analysis and assess internal equity and market competitiveness
• Support budget projections related to merit, new roles and incentive programs for organizational cost centers
• Provide guidance on job classification, compensation policies, and related procedures
• Evaluate salary survey sources, submit company data, and advise on compensation matters related to new hires, promotions, and transfers
• Assist with oversight, maintenance and updates to job descriptions
• Conduct pay equity, compression, and market competitiveness analyses and recommend appropriate actions
• Partner on development and maintenance of job architecture, career levels, and compensation titling standards
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations, including FLSA classification, pay transparency, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare compensation dashboards, reports, and presentations to support leadership decision-making
• Provide training and consultation to HR and business leaders on compensation philosophy, salary recommendations, promotions, and internal movement decisions
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to develop effective compensation communications
• Manage special projects and perform other duties assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience, preferably in retail
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead large-scale initiatives
• Global compensation experience a plus
• Certified Compensation Professional designation preferred
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, market pricing, job evaluation, merit analysis, and incentive design
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Copilot and related database tools
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and communicate findings clearly and concisely
• Strong influencing and relationship building skills
• Oracle HCM experience a plus