Compensation Training Specialist

About the Role

The Compensation Training Specialist will design, administer, and conduct training for leaders, HR partners, and managers on compensation philosophy, compliance, practices, and systems. In collaboration with the Talent Development function, this role will utilize learning systems, resources, and tools to leverage various training methods and track and report on training progress. This role will act as a consultant to the business to diagnose compensation training needs and implement learning solutions aligned with our compensation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer training on compensation philosophy, practices, and systems for all levels of the organization.
• Design training plans and materials to provide detailed and engaging compensation training for HR partners and hiring managers.
• Ensure training materials are up-to-date and aligned with current practices and regulations.
• Create training materials for annual processes such as merit and bonus entry.
• Conduct in-person or virtual training sessions for managers, leaders, and HR partners.
• Create and provide alternative methods and modes of training.
• Establish a training calendar and recommend modules/courses for various audiences.
• Act as a consultant to diagnose training needs and provide recommendations on types and methods of training based on organizational needs.
• Partner with the Talent Development function to utilize learning systems to track and report on training progress.
• Use a variety of training tools and delivery methods to reach various audiences.
• Develop and maintain communications, including pay communications for HR and manager use.
• Partner with management to ensure alignment with communication strategy.
• Develop communications to support annual and ad-hoc compensation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent compensation or training experience.
• CCP certification required or willingness to obtain within 1–2 years of entering the role.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• 3 years of training experience required.
• 3 years of compensation or HR experience strongly preferred.
• Strong training and development skills.
• Analytical skills preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation practices required.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge or ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ability to translate training needs into engaging training content.
• Ability to create or recommend compliant solutions that support business goals and needs.
• Ability to provide training consultation and influence all levels of management.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, both in-person and remote.
• High level of personal integrity, including maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
• Stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs/12 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.