Senior HR Program Manager, Compensation

The Senior HR Program Manager, Compensation is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations for Compensation and provides guidance to junior staff members. This would include developing, recommending, and executing on strategic business plans for Compensation, and are required to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and decision making, which could have significant organizational impact. Of utmost importance is their ability to build and strengthen relationships at all levels of the business and work collaboratively in determining solutions to complex business issues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads the design, development and execution of assigned corporate Compensation programs and initiatives, ensuring that program elements align to the strategic priorities of the business and are aligned with the requisite policies and procedures of the organization as well as any applicable legislation and areas of compliance.
• Regularly engage client base to understand needs and priorities; participate and counsel in business meetings as value-added expert resource.
• Continually assess overall Compensation landscape in supporting the needs of the business and bring forward solutions and recommendations that balance client needs and organizational impact.
• Develop and maintain effective expert level advice to senior HR and business leaders and make recommendations that reinforce FINRA’s compensation philosophy, raise questions/issues with managers as appropriate, offer business-focused alternatives and ensure the fair and consistent application of organizational policies and practices.
• Leverages systems and technology (and makes recommendations for) as a means to increase efficiency and productivity of the function, as well as simplifying processes and programs for the employee population.
• Stays abreast of industry trends and activities through external networks and education to assess the viability of leveraging alternative ways of improving the function.
• Conduct complex analysis, organize the necessary resources, develop recommendations and support implementation.
• Serve as a member of the Job Evaluation Committee (non-officer) or JEC ensuring consistency, accuracy and completion across the organization.
• Must have a thorough understanding of FINRA’s job evaluation methodology and provide guidance to HR Business Partners and senior management across the organization. Ability to communicate effectively the JEC results and independently resolve escalating matters between HR and the business.  
• Partners with teams inside and outside of HR (i.e., Recruiting, Corporate Communications, Office of General Counsel, Technology, etc.), leveraging their expertise to ensure the effective design, development, and execution of programs and initiatives.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in HR discipline and/or Compensation
• HR Certification in SHRM-CP/SP or SPHR/PHR or related certification(s) preferred
• Very strong skills in program management
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills to build strong client relationships with FINRA senior leadership, SMEs, and People Solutions team

Other Desirable Skills:

• Experience using multiple tools and applications for Compensation management processes and programs, such as Workday

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, WA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $242,600

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $202,100

IL*: Minimum Salary $122,800, Maximum Salary $222,400
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $133,700, Maximum Salary $242,600

MA/WA: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $232,500

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $232,500

NJ State: Minimum Salary $122,800, Maximum $242,600

NY State: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $242,600

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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