HR Compensation Job Description

HR Compensation Job Description

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HR compensation provides human resources support to corporate office client groups, and align human resources solutions with business needs.

HR Compensation Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective HR compensation job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included HR compensation job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

In partnership with Brand and Region Sales leads the planning, design and analytics for point-of-sale compensation programs that meet the organization's objectives and maintain a competitive position in the marketplace
In partnership with the Regional compensation teams monitors internal, external and peer group compensation data/trends to ensure competitiveness and effectiveness of our global programs
Monitor trends in the competitive market and ensure both compensation design and pay level opportunities allow the attraction and retention of qualified talent
Participate in the development of tools and contribute subject-matter expertise to the development of workshop and reference material to increase Human Resources capabilities to make informed total value decisions
Manage the annual compensation cycle for their assigned client group, including market data intelligence by monitoring participation in salary surveys to ensure competitive compensation in line with business strategy and compensation philosophy
Lead the market intelligence process
Lead projects (either as a project manager or as a facilitator) engaging multiple stakeholders in flow of information/ assignments across functions using well-established project planning and change management skills, including managing the communication requirements
Prepare analysis and reports on various components related to compensation issues, written summaries on various compensation elements, advice and support to business leaders and employees on questions of policy and interpretation of plans
Provide ad hoc and project related analysis
Facilitate ‘lessons learned’ process to improve practices, share knowledge and refine future requirements

HR Compensation Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for HR Compensation

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCP, PHR, HR, SHRM, SPHR, CEBS, PMI, CP, PMP, CEP

Education for HR Compensation

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the HR compensation job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Education, Business/Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management, Communication, Human Resource Management

Skills for HR Compensation

Desired skills for HR compensation include:

Microsoft Office
Excel
MS-Office applications
Compensation and other human resources business principles
Especially Excel
HR policies
MS Office
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft
Pay practices

Desired experience for HR compensation includes:

Provide feedback to the corporate policymakers and other compensation specialists on the plans that require review based on operational issues or changed circumstances within assigned client group
Possess a University degree or equivalent relevant working experience
Knowledge of MS Access is an asset
Sound working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint
Must be able to build relationships and influence individuals in order to ensure effective partnership
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently part of a team

HR Compensation Examples

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HR Compensation Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of HR compensation. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for HR compensation
  • Design, implementation and execution of critical projects, including regulatory initiatives and critical projects involving deep strategic change management across employee base, HR and management teams
  • Collects salary data based on market research
  • Participates in compensation surveys to gather market data
  • Conducts job analysis for hourly and salary positions
  • Develops and maintains standardized, functional job descriptions based on market research, job analysis and working with management input
  • Provides research and data to ensure internal equity and consistency among positions job descriptions, pay ranges, and structures
  • Evaluates and analyzes salary data based on market research
  • Proposes exemption status classifications and/or changes based on knowledge of exemption tests
  • Recommends position placement within salary structure based on market and/or job analysis
  • Proposes changes to job descriptions, pay ranges, and salary structures to ensure internal equity and consistency among positions
Qualifications for HR compensation
  • Enjoys high volume, fast paced environment
  • Must show aptitude for learning new software development languages, packages, principles
  • Experience with HR based Cloud Solutions eg
  • Four year college degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Psychology preferred
  • Entry level to 2 years of prior experience required
  • Ability to balance competing priorities and use excellent judgment
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HR Compensation Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a HR compensation. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for HR compensation
  • Provides input to the development of the company’s compensation philosophy
  • Ensures exemption status classifications are accurate according to exemption tests
  • Reviews job descriptions created by less experienced HR Specialists for appropriate content and accuracy
  • Reviews and provides data for promotion requests to management
  • Implements new and/or changes to salary structures
  • Analyzes HR metrics data and recommends changes to HR systems in order to improve key performance indicator measures
  • Implements corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related problems
  • Coordinates the performance management and/or promotional processes for hourly and salary employees
  • Supports other functional areas of Human Resources
  • Executes and/or supports Compensation Programmes
Qualifications for HR compensation
  • 4-6 years in a similar Compensation related capacity
  • Take advantage of your English ability and keep good relations with regional and global stakeholders
  • Be a key strategic mind within the firm and work with business partners to improve the overall well being of the company
  • Uphold good relations with the stable sales union
  • Manage a team and conduct solid transactional services with regards to all areas of HR
  • Be the go-to person in regards to the movement of talent within APAC
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HR Compensation Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of HR compensation. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for HR compensation
  • Provide advice to HR partners on individual situations
  • Keeps process documentation up to date, performs controls and testing per separation of duties matrix and reports findings as required
  • Participate in benefits audits
  • Comp support to restructuring initiatives and case management
  • Local expert of HR systems able to run standard reports and ad hoc queries to satisfy local needs (Finance accruals…)
  • Process weekly on and off-cycle payroll in PeopleSoft
  • Work with COE (Centre of Excellence) leaders to maintain efficiencies and effective operation of key processes such as HR Services, contingent workforce and background checks
  • Coordinate the utilization of HR metrics and work with HR leaders to drive awareness and improvement in human capital deployment and performance
  • Maintain a regular account of headcount
  • Support the employee survey process to ensure follow up on action planning commitments
Qualifications for HR compensation
  • Provides IT and Business Finance/accounting leadership, governance and oversight on transformational programs and “business as usual” HR and Compensation projects & initiatives sponsored by HR and P&CB
  • Accountable for the end-to-end HR and Compensation Technology Business and IT Financials related to resources (FTE and contract), programs, projects, Service Change Requests, production support, vendor management, all contracts, Business Cases (PAR), MIS, EITS, EPPM
  • A strong background in Compensation & Benefits Employee Relations
  • Solid partnership skills and the drive to continually improve the work place and currently implemented systems
  • Broad Experience in designing/delivering initiatives
  • Experience working in a large matrix style organization
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a HR compensation. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for HR compensation
  • In coordination with HRIS, ensures compensation system data, such as grades, ranges, are current within the HRIS system
  • Functions as a primary analytics and reporting specialist for the Division HR function by developing standard reports
  • Provides solutions, analytic observations and business recommendations, and reports on HR metrics to assist line and HR Business Partners in assessing the effectiveness of people management practices including the HR dashboard, recruiting, employee relations, performance management, retention, turnover, talent management, mobility, career progression
  • Execute country specific administrative tasks for overtime, on call duty, idea program and inventor remuneration
  • Coaches and counsels HRBPs, TA team members, and others within the Human Resources division on all aspects of the Walgreen’s reward philosophy, market pricing, internal equity, job evaluation, broadband structure, salary program design and administration, job titling and all other aspects of compensation to ensure that Walgreens is able to effectively recruit and retain top-tier talent
  • Leads the conducting or completing of compensation analysis and reporting needed for internal or external audit or compliance or regulatory requirements such as the EEOC and OFCCP
  • Leads in the enhancement of the compensation aspect in HR information systems such as Rate and Status, Organizational Hierarchy, Rate Sheet application, PayReview and Reward to ensure delivery on strategies and initiatives
  • May participate in the development of incentive compensation plan designs (e.g., executive compensation, short- and long-term places, sales incentive compensation, ) and assures model validation, and alignment with goals, forecasts costs, and develops the communications plan, tools to measure attainment against plan, and calculation of potential award amounts
  • Manages client expectations by communicating project status and issues
  • Converses with management to determine type, scope, and purpose of analyses
Qualifications for HR compensation
  • A strong background in Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Employee Relations
  • 2+ years experience supporting Workday Compensation and Benefits
  • 1+ year experience with following areas Workday HCM/Core, Workday Time Tracking, Workday Absence, Workday Payroll
  • Drive key HR projects outside of compensation and benefits, flexibility, diversity
  • Tertiary Qualifications in a Commerce/Human Resources related field
  • A seasoned HR professional with strong generalist experience particularly in the areas of HR Business Partnering, succession planning, career management, workforce planning, retrenchment, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll systems and employee relations
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HR Compensation Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a HR compensation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for HR compensation
  • Participate in the analysis and co
  • Audit and recommend changes to salary structures and position classifications
  • Observe jobs and interview workers and supervisory personnel to determine job and worker requirements
  • Configure pay grades and evaluate new employee titles and ongoing reclassification
  • Provide leadership and direction on the development and documentation of all job descriptions across Fox
  • Provide guidance to HR leadership on survey selection and use
  • Conduct job evaluations to determine the value of a position based on the responsibilities of the employee asses positions against the value of other positions and the financial performance of the company
  • CPP or progression towards CPP
  • Run functional operations in Compensation & Benefits and Payroll
  • Build sustainable relationships with customers to ensure local service growth together with other Service Lines and other country teams
Qualifications for HR compensation
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree and 2-4 years compensation or re lated experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or related disciplines
  • Familiar with MPF, Employment and Inland Revenue Ordinance, work visa application and related legislative requirements
  • Highly organized and be able to meet deadlines
  • Sensitive to figures and attentive to details
  • Strong presentation, communications, problem solving and project management skills

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