Compensation Consultant

Leads the design, testing and implementation of compensation solutions that support and are aligned with the organization’s business strategies and bring the total rewards philosophy to life. S/he works with business leaders and HR business partners to proactively understand the talent and rewards needs of the organization and design/implement rewards solutions to address those needs. This position is aligned to specific divisions in Thrivent, to provide compensation consulting services (design, testing, implementation, administration, & training). Provides strategic and tactical consultation on a variety of compensation issues in the business. Also plays a lead role on the team in one or more of the organization-wide compensation programs such as: annual incentives, long-term incentives, executive compensation, annual merit process, pay delivery, pay structure, market competitiveness, board compensation or recognition. Job Duties And Responsibilities Partner with HR business partners and business leaders as an internal consultant to strategize, develop and implement compensation programs which align with business strategies and prioritiesLead the design, testing, and implementation of large, complex compensation solutions that are aligned with the most critical business strategies and bring the total rewards philosophy to lifeLeverage market data in the consultation and analysis of compensation issues for assigned business units, including analysis of internal and external compensation data, market pricing and evaluating jobs, developing recommendations for new and existing positions across the organization and participating in salary surveysLead and provide work direction to cross-functional teams that create the operational design, technology support and resourcing model for testing, refining and implementing new compensation solutionsMonitor, analyze and leverage internal and external data, trends and insights in rewards and talentInfluence, educate and persuade organization-wide stakeholders, including senior leadersDefine and implement measurement plans and metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of compensation initiatives and programs; proactively recommend changes, as neededCreate and implement change management and communications plans, or partners with others to do soManage scope, schedule and resources, including vendors, of projects Required Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree and Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred7+ years’ experience in multiple HR disciplines, including compensation or benefits with increasing levels of responsibilityExperience working with payroll systems (such as Workday) and market pricing software (such as MarketPay) Other Critical Factors Experience leading large, complex projectsDemonstrated ability to influence others from across the organization, including executives and others at higher levelsDemonstrated expertise in the following functional areas: project management, financial acumen, communications/stakeholder management, design/development of solutions/processesAbility to effectively handle highly confidential compensation and other human resource information Pay Transparency Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $120,467.00 - $162,984.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important. Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits. The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion. Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources. #Remote