Senior HR Compensation Partner

Senior HR Compensation Partner Our Senior HR Compensation Partner plays a key role in developing, analyzing, and implementing compensation programs that support the organization’s strategic goals. This person supports the design, analysis, and administration of compensation strategies, programs, and structures, including base pay, incentive programs, job architecture & evaluation, and market benchmarking to attract, motivate and retain talent. Salary Range $80,000 ~ $100,000. The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Work Location Our first consideration will be to have this employee live in the state of Wisconsin to take advantage of hybrid work and collaboration. Employees within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI, 53713) will be expected to be able to work in our office 2 days a week on a regular basis. As a secondary consideration, we do offer remote work in the following approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Responsibilities Support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs including salary structures, pay practices, and incentive plans. Provide guidance and support to HR Business Partners and managers on the administration of compensation and job architecture frameworks and applying compensation best practices. Analyze and interpret compensation data to assess competitiveness and recommend changes to pay structures and compensation programs. Administer the annual compensation cycle activities including merit, bonus, and salary planning processes; preparing data, conducting validations, and generating reporting. Partner with HR Business Partners and/or leaders on job evaluation processes, including consultation on job design, enterprise-wide job leveling, and market alignment. Conduct market pricing using survey data and external sources; analyze results and provide recommendations. Ensure compensation practices align with applicable regulations such as FLSA, SCA, and pay transparency, and internal guidelines. Monitor compensation trends and prepare insights to support decision-making. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 or more years of experience in compensation, including analysis, market pricing, and program administration. Strong working knowledge of compensation principles, practices, job architecture and market benchmarking. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with market pricing tools. Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FLSA, SCA wage determinations, and pay transparency regulations. Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain compensation concepts to HR partners and managers. Experience in supporting HR systems (e.g., UKG Pro) and compensation cycles. Preferred Qualifications Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). Experience developing or administering sales incentive plans. Remote Work Requirements High speed cable or fiber. Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (function can be checked on speedtest.net). See remote worker FAQs for additional information. Benefits Hybrid and Remote work options available. Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities. 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately). Competitive paid time off. Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1. Professional and Leadership Development Programs. Additional benefits information: #J-18808-Ljbffr WPS—A health solutions company