HR Compensation - Advisor

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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
The Compensation Advisor is a subject matter expert who provides advanced level consultation, guidance and direction of compensation to human resources professionals, Business Unit Management and Leadership. An Advisor level role will support several significant areas of the business and independently leads major initiatives. Assists in the design, development and/or implementation of enterprise compensation programs, policies and practices spanning over 30+ countries. Works with HR groups and Marketing to create Comp education training and communication with a drive towards transparency. Ensures all compensation programs are compliant with all applicable laws (from a county perspective - local, state, and federal; as global application is needed) and meeting organizational business objectives, and provides support for key components/activities of the compensation program, development and administration.
What You'll Bring:

• Serves as project lead on major compensation initiatives, including the design and development of compensation programs and other special compensation projects. Identifies opportunities for enhancement and change in compensation programs, policies and procedures. Acts as change agent to develop, implement and communicate change initiatives. Recommends and implements approved changes to process and policy.
• Provide advice, counsel and ongoing support regarding employee compensation issues including internal/external competitiveness, program design, program effectiveness assessment, and overall governance related to TU's compensation philosophy and principles, including competitive pay for performance and rewards.
• Manages and owns compensation programs from creation, updates, communication, and technology lifts. Able to handle the full life cycle starting with creating a business case/selling a concept to implementation and conclusion.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the enterprise (globally applied) year-end annual compensation planning cycle, promotion process, bonus payout, and pay for performance.
• Develop, maintain and continually expand a good working knowledge of the business strategy of assigned groups to advise on various topics such as compensation trends, role definition, legal and regulatory requirements, and a view of all total rewards in order to provide effective consultation to the business. This role will specifically support consulting with the Operations group.
• Use market and business knowledge, in conjunction with TU compensation principles and policies, to assess the implication of market trends to identify compensation issues and opportunities across the enterprise.
• Partners with appropriate internal and external resources to ensure that all designed programs, plan documentation and communications meet the needs of the business.
• Supports M&A activities including due diligence, day 1 close, and integration.
• Work with other HR groups and Marketing to create Comp education/training/communication.
• Mentor compensation team members teaching compensation fundamentals, presentation building skills, and business case development.

Impact You'll Make:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, related field or equivalent experience. At least 8-10 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or general HR.
• Strong consultative / customer service skills required both in verbal and written communication. Able to create compelling presentations that tell the story.
• Ability and willingness to communicate unfavorable information resulting from analysis and present findings to the business in a way that influences their thinking.
• Well-developed analytical, consultative, and communication skills.
• Needs to have flexibility to work in situations where there is no unique, correct answer and be able to apply independent judgment to create solutions outside of established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Strong problem- planning and organizing skills, group facilitation and presentation experience, project management and decision-making approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with managers, employees, HR team, as well as external constituents such as vendors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a global matrix organizational structure, policies and practices are preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements related to compensation for both federal, provincial and state jurisdictions as applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop and implement new compensation programs.
• Experience with compensation program design and implementation.
• Ability to multitask many duties at same time and prioritize as needed based on deadlines, impact and urgency.
• Certification is highly desirable - Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
• Familiarity with Workday is a plus.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits:
TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, primary parental leave of at least 16 weeks, secondary parental leave of 4 weeks, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, bonus incentives, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Advisor, Compensation