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    Compensation Advisor (North America)

    Chicago, Illinois, United States. Boston, Massachusetts, United States. New York, United States. Arlington, Virginia, United States

    Compensation Advisor (North America)

    • 202501456
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • New York, United States
    • Arlington, Virginia, United States

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    • Full time
    • Closing on: Mar 26 2025

    Description

    The Role

    • Support the aligned Compensation Lead in the design and implementation of broad-based compensation initiatives and project work streams, ensuring effective solutions.
    • Develop compensation solutions, including retention proposals, senior offer proposals, incentive plan designs
    • Advise client groups on broad-based compensation issues and processes, in line with WTW’s compensation philosophy.
    • Support the delivery of the annual compensation review process end-to-end process, including partnering with the assigned client group and/or delivering on compensation operations workstreams.
    • Manage processes related to compensation changes throughout the year (mid-year, off-cycle), working with assigned client groups, providing advice to ensure an effective process.
    • Manage benchmarking requests with the support of the analyst team.
    • Execute compensation analysis and outline key findings in compelling proposals to facilitate decision-making
    • Lead or contribute to compensation projects, from planning/design to successful execution.
    • Work with stakeholders and client groups to understand specific local compensation-related issues and develop effective solutions.
    • Provide compensation expertise and training to assigned clients group to ensure all compensation related activities are understood and delivered effectively.

    Qualifications

    The Requirements

    • Experience in a Compensation Advisor/Manager role, including delivering annual compensation review, benchmarking, and development of compensation proposals and analysis
    • Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify opportunities for improvement
    • Experience leading or contributing effectively to projects within Total Rewards environments
    • Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
    • Exceptional client relationship skills; ability to develop strong relationships quickly and maximize resources effectively to achieve goals
    • Strong organizational abilities and flexibility to work in a performance-driven environment managing multiple deliverables
    • Understanding of the compensation market, trends, regulations, and economic environment impacting it
    • Advanced English

    Desirable:

    • Experience working remotely in a global organisation
    • PowerBI skills or advanced reporting/analytics skills
    • Degree or equivalent in human resources, business or related field preferred

    This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

     

    Compensation and Benefits

    Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

    Compensation

    The base salary being offered for this role is $90,000 USD - $95,000. USD. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

    Company Benefits

    WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

    • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
    • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
    • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

     

    EOE, including disability/vets

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