Compensation Advisor Lead

About the role

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.

Opportunity

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.

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.
• Maintains a high level of awareness of compensation trends and practices, and 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.
• Led 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and compensation analytics, including modeling, data visualization, and executive-level reporting.

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to design, implement and evaluate compensation programs, policies and processes within an organization.
• Knowledge of salary planning tools and methods, job evaluation techniques, and market salary trends; ability to design and implement salary programs.
• Knowledge of executive benefits programs, processes, issues and considerations; ability to design and implement special benefits programs targeted at an organization's executives.
• Knowledge of HR (Policies, Standards and Procedures); ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.
• Knowledge of and ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices.
• Knowledge of analytical thinking techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules, and regulations to include: Federal and state fair employment practices laws including Equal Pay Acts and other nondiscrimination laws. Federal contractor and affirmative action laws and regulations such as Executive Order 11246.
• Knowledge of FLSA if supporting variable pay program: REG Z, SafeAct. If supporting Executive Rewards programs: knowledge of Interagency Guidance on Sound Compensation Policies (75 FR 36395) and Internal Revenue Code requirements applicable to executive compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• Pension.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Variety of wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $143,320 - $273,930.

Schedule

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.