Director, Compensation

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Role Summary

Director, Compensation will manage compensation programs – salary merit process, bonus planning and long-term incentive plans. In addition, will conduct data analysis related to the design, delivery and ongoing evaluation of compensation programs, including base pay, short and long-term incentives, sales compensation, employee recognition, and deferred compensation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present analytics, summaries and training materials to business leaders, HR, functional partners and employees
• Work with internal HR team to address compensation-related issues
• Manage compensation programs – salary merit process, bonus plan, long-term incentive plans, and deferred compensation plans
• Assist with assessment of current compensation levels and mix relative to the external market and to internal peers
• Assist with preparation of compensation-related communication materials
• Participate in and organize data from market compensation surveys to assist with ongoing competitive analyses and pay program assessments
• Provide explanation of compensation programs to employees and HR generalists, as needed
• Evaluate market and economic trends to recommend adjustments to compensation
• Support internal pay equity reviews and analytics
• Regularly provide analysis to assess effectiveness and quality of compensation plans and programs
• Research best practices internally and externally and apply key findings to achieve position objectives
• Prepare reports summarizing compensation programs for executive and employee meetings
• Understand and be comfortable communicating executive-level compensation and benefit plans
• Serve as a liaison for compensation with other functional areas including Benefits (i.e., retirement), HR Operations (i.e., HRIS) and Finance (i.e., payroll)
• Prepare summary exhibits to illustrate outcomes from merit planning, bonus planning, and equity grants
• Serve as key contact and resource for business unit HR teams
• Manage projects such as survey participation and compensation integration for mergers and acquisitions
• Work with HR Operations team to ensure SAP system meets compensation needs and is updated to reflect changes to job catalog, bonus programs, etc.
• Conduct HR trainings for merit, bonus and LTI as needed

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of professional compensation experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Advanced degree or certification (CCP, CEP) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Strong Excel skills are vital
• A functional knowledge of statistics as applied in a business environment is essential
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Word and PowerPoint is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills are necessary
• Must be a self-directed, creative, organized, detail-oriented, results-driven individual, with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a high-pressure work environment is essential
• Ability to keep confidentiality when handling sensitive information    

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].