Compensation Partner - Chicago or Decatur, IL

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to HR team and/or business leader on compensation strategies that reward talent that drives business impact with market competitiveness balanced with cost sustainability for the enterprise.
• Manage various compensation programs and processes, that include, but are not limited to the annual year-end cycle, pay equity reviews, program enrollments.
• Leverage data modeling and dashboards to generate actionable insights from large compensation datasets, ensuring high-quality data analysis to inform pay decisions and strategies.
• Provide job offer decision support and recommendations to HR partners.
• Design and implement training materials and communications to educate HR partners and colleagues on compensation programs, policies, and practices.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and controls.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and mutual support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in compensation managing with business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated problem-solving.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with project management.
• Ability to work directly with clients, building strong relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs: Particularly Excel, with the ability to manipulate and present data accurately and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to interact across all levels of the organization.