Compensation Advisor Senior - Operations

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

The Compensation Advisor Senior serves as a strategic compensation partner to Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), business leaders, and key stakeholders while ensuring the effective administration and governance of compensation programs. Responsibilities include providing compensation consultation, conducting market analysis, managing survey participation, supporting job architecture governance, administering compensation programs, developing compensation recommendations, and ensuring alignment with compensation philosophy, business objectives, and market competitiveness.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Provides advanced knowledge and guidance in the design, assessment, implementation and/or administration of compensation programs, practices and policies (Executive and/or Non Executive).
• Proactively identifies and analyzes organizational trends, market data, and industry practices to identify root causes and address compensation issues.
• Advises senior leadership and HR Business Partners on compensation programs, practices and policies (Executive and/or Non-Executive) to ensure market competitiveness, strategic alignment and legal compliance.
• Consults with HR and business stakeholders.
• Provides guidance, oversight, and communication on compensation programs, practices and policies as well as the total rewards philosophy and strategy.
• Serves as a coach to peers and team members and acts as a resource for escalated issues of an unusual nature.
• Leads compensation projects and initiatives with an enterprise-wide impact.
• Represents Compensation in cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates with key stakeholders for the development and implementation of systems and processes which support compensation projects and initiatives.
• Develops learning resources and conducts training to educate management and employees on compensation-related programs, practices and policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and strategic alignment.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
• 6 or more years of relevant work experience in compensation discipline, or related experience in HR, Finance, or business sales operations to include general business consulting/analysis experience or business management experience, and developing knowledge of relevant compensation and/or HR laws.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and other software to be used to develop analysis, charts, and/or supporting documentation.
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules, and regulations to include: Federal and state fair employment practices laws including Equal Pay Acts and other nondiscrimination laws. Federal contractor and affirmative action laws and regulations such as Executive Order 11246.
• FLSA If supporting variable pay program: REG Z, SafeAct. If supporting Executive Rewards programs: knowledge of Interagency Guidance on Sound Compensation Policies (75 FR 36395) and Internal Revenue Code requirements applicable to executive compensation.

What sets you apart

• Advanced experience with market pricing, compensation benchmarking, and survey analysis using CompAnalyst or similar tools.
• Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to identify trends, develop insights, and influence compensation-related decisions.
• Experience supporting the administration and execution of annual compensation cycles, including merit, incentive, promotion, and market adjustment programs.
• Experience utilizing Workday and Tableau to drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiency.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $197,730.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.