Compensation Consultant (Hybrid - Madison, WI or Waverly, IA)

TruStage Senior Compensation Consultant

At TruStage, we're on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what's possible. We need you to help us shape what's next. You'll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition

Job Purpose

This position provides senior/advanced level compensation consulting, design, development, and administration to multiple, highly complex, diverse client areas under minimal direction. This position collaborates and consults with HR partners and business leaders to develop effective solutions in the following areas: job design, analysis and evaluation, sales incentive design, salary administration, market pricing and analysis, FLSA/compliance/regulatory issues, and other compensation related issues. For assigned client areas, design, develop, administer and communicate innovative and cost-effective compensation programs to support internal equity, external competitiveness and consistent application of salary practices throughout the organization. In addition, this position serves as a compensation expert resource on a broad range of highly complex issues with minimal direction and review. Independently leads large compensation projects/processes on a regular basis.

Consultant

Provides advice regarding the strategy, management and operations as well as the structure of a business. They analyze and identify problems, research and collect data, prepare business proposals, manage projects and programs. They recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization. Consults with client to ascertain define need or problem area plus determine scope of investigation required to obtain solution. Consultants analyze data to define solutions and examine alternate methods as well.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR partners for assigned client areas to ensure compensation solutions meet client needs.
• Equip HR partners and managers with required knowledge and tools to serve their client's needs.
• Consult with HR partners and managers to provide technical advice in the interpretation of compensation policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations regarding compensation policy direction.
• Provide leadership over a broad range of administrative activities associated with various compensation processes.
• Conduct job design, analysis, and evaluations of non-represented jobs, represented jobs, and supervisory jobs in assigned areas to determine job level and relative job worth.
• Market benchmark and pricing of jobs.
• Where applicable, lead annual sales incentive plan design/re-design process for assigned client areas.
• Lead various compensation projects and processes, as assigned.

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or equivalent professional work experience.
• 7+ years compensation/human resources/business experience with 3-4 years in consultative roles.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual thinking, and quantitative skills.
• In-depth understanding of technical applications, including spreadsheet and database software tools.
• High level of communication, verbal, written, relationship, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven effective project management skills.
• Knowledge of compensation best practices
• Knowledge of legislation relating to Compensation.

Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

Base Salary Range:

$104,200.00 - $156,300.00

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan. Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees. We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when "life happens," you can focus on what's most important.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.