Compensation Advisor Lead

** Why USAA?*
* At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

** The Opportunity*
* As a dedicated  
** Compensation Advisor Lead** , you will be responsible for the design, assessment, implementation and/or administration of total compensation programs, practices and policies. Ensures alignment with the total rewards philosophy and HR strategy. Provides guidance and solutions (Executive and/or Non-Executive) covering a wide range of compensation areas including salary structure, base pay administration, short-term and long-term incentive pay administration, and salary guidance.

Partners with HR Business Partners regarding administration and management of compensation programs.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be  
** in the office 4 days per week.
** This position can be based in one of the following locations:
San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is  
** not
* * available for this position.

** What you'll do:*
* + Provides expert knowledge and guidance in the design, assessment, implementation and/or administration of compensation programs, practices and policies (Executive and/or Non Executive).

+ Directs the analysis of organizational trends, market data, and industry practices to identify root causes and address compensation issues.

+ Applies advanced principles, theories and concepts to determine optimal solutions.

+ Advises senior leadership and HR Business Partners on compensation programs, practices and policies (Executive and/or Non-Executive) to ensure market competitiveness, strategic alignment and legal compliance.

+ Consults with HR and business stakeholders.

+ Provides guidance, oversight, and communication on compensation programs, practices and policies as well as the total rewards philosophy and strategy.

+ Monitors the work of less experienced peers and team members and provides feedback and coaching as needed.

+ Serves as a primary resource for escalated issues of an unusual nature.

+ Leads and motivates cross-functional team members in designing business solutions for compensation projects and initiatives with an enterprise-wide impact.

+ Manages the development and implementation of systems and processes which support compensation projects and initiatives.

+ Develops learning resources and conducts training to educate management and employees on compensation-related programs, practices and policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and strategic alignment.

+ Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

** What you have:*
* + Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.

+ 8 or more years of relevant work experience in compensation discipline, or related experience in HR, Finance, or business sales operations to include general business consulting/analysis experience or business management experience, and developing knowledge of relevant compensation and/or HR laws.

+ Subject-matter-expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other software to be used to develop analysis, charts, and/or supporting documentation.

+ Compensation Management:
Knowledge of and ability to design, implement and evaluate compensation programs, policies and processes within an organization.

+ Salary Planning:
Knowledge of salary planning tools and methods, job evaluation techniques, and market salary trends; ability to design and implement salary programs.

+ Executive Benefits…