Sr. Compensation Consultant, Amazon Compensation

Description

As a Senior Compensation Consultant, you will be responsible for providing Compensation consulting services for Amazon WW Stores. The incumbent will work directly with PXT Partners and Management to achieve reward system objectives and assist, as needed, in variable incentive compensation plan design consultation.

The successful candidate will proactively partner with client-facing PXT Partners and Business Line Management to identify and address compensation issues, and evangelize Amazon's Total Compensation Philosophy and Strategy to the clients supported. This position is expected to represent the client's point-of-view in key corporate compensation initiatives and the corporate point-of-view with client groups. We are looking for candidates who have the aptitude to understand our complex data, and be detailed and accurate from start to finish in developing programs and completing projects.

This role requires work in Seattle, WA.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives.

• Effectively partner with PXT and Business client to manage, consult, and resolve compensation issues

• Provide guidance to the business and develop creative solutions on a variety of total compensation issues including the setting of appropriate pay levels, base pay, annual incentive pay and stock compensation.

• Partner with the business to develop variable incentive compensation programs, as needed.

• Conduct job evaluations using market data and internal evaluation.

• Conduct custom surveys with key industry contacts, as needed.

• Partner with regional compensation (globally) on compensation issues, and work on a variety of special compensation projects as needed.

• The position may also be responsible for components such as the strategy, design, policies, guidelines, and operationalization of a key concept critical to the foundation of a specific compensation program. Works to gain alignment with different constituencies and represents a common point of view across multiple stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, compensation or consulting experience

• 5+ years of Human Resources, Compensation Management or Consulting experience

• Knowledge of Excel and Peoplesoft

• Knowledge of compensation compliance with state and federal laws

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

• Experience conducting sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company, or experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround

• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication

• Experience with compensation planning, negotiation, and implementation

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, NY, New York - 148,600.00 - 201,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually