Senior Compensation Advisor

Who Are We? SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, along with a global pipeline of high‑quality development and exploration assets. Job Description Senior Compensation Advisor – responsible for delivering market‑competitive, equitable, and compliant pay programs. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to design, implement, and administer compensation strategies that align with organizational goals. Responsibilities Conduct job evaluations and market benchmarking using compensation surveys and market pricing tools to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity. Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of salary structures, pay ranges, and job leveling frameworks. Develop deep expertise in the organization’s job architecture and partner with HRIS to ensure accurate maintenance within Workday. Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders, providing guidance on compensation decisions, policies, and best practices. Perform internal equity analyses and support pay transparency initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational philosophy and regulatory requirements. Support the annual compensation cycle (merit, bonus, and equity where applicable), including data preparation, modeling, system configuration, and execution. Conduct post‑cycle reviews and audits; prepare insights and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities. Contribute to the administration and payout calculations of short‑term incentive (STIP) programs. Assist in developing communication materials, tools, and training to enable managers to deliver compensation programs effectively. Support workforce planning and forecasting, including modeling total labor costs across headcount, base pay, incentives, and benefits. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, pay transparency requirements). Assist in the preparation of compensation‑related disclosures and documentation for audits, regulatory filings, and external reporting (e.g., Proxy Statement). Lead or contribute to compensation‑related projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience. Qualifications Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability in achieving business and departmental objectives. Ability to lead or independently manage complex projects and processes that may span across functions. Deep expertise in compensation principles, market analysis, and program design. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights. Applies critical thinking and sound judgment in ambiguous situations; adapts methodologies to solve complex challenges. Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. Experience contributing to strategic planning and operational goal setting. Proficiency in Workday and compensation tools; advanced Excel/data analysis skills preferred. Competencies Planning and Organizing Communication Courage Collaborating Leveraging Feedback Emotional Intelligence Foundations Continuous Improvement Decision Making Experience Experience University degree with 7–10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree. Salary For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is $110,000–$135,000. Benefits 401(k) plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee share purchase plan Paid time off (PTO) Short‑term incentive (STI) program Equal Opportunity Employer SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr