Compensation Specialist

Chesapeake, VA


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Human Resources

Reference ID: 10082781

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/JwxPSD


Job Title: Compensation Specialist

Location (city, state): Southeastern Virginia

Industry: Retail / Consumer

Pay: $100K- 120K/ yr DOE + bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for long-term incentive opportunities


About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established national consumer brand investing in its total rewards strategy and growing its compensation team.


Job Description:

We are looking for a compensation professional who is equally analytical and strategic. You will own key compensation programs and serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, building scalable solutions that support the business today and prepare it for growth. The role blends high-visibility project work with day-to-day support.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Shape and evolve pay structures, incentive plans, and the job architecture that supports them
  • Act as the go-to compensation resource for HR partners and business leaders on leveling, market data, new hire offers, promotions, and restructures
  • Play a hands-on role in a major job leveling and career path initiative, including discussions with senior leaders
  • Own the yearly merit and pay planning process end to end, from launch to results review
  • Run market pricing and pay equity analyses that inform leadership decisions
  • Build and maintain the policies and documentation that keep pay decisions consistent
  • Be the compensation voice in the HRIS platform, working with the systems team on improvements and reporting
  • Spot ways to streamline processes and strengthen reporting


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of progressive, broad-based compensation experience
  • Hands-on experience with salary administration, market pricing, job evaluation, and annual compensation cycles
  • Working knowledge of a major career leveling methodology (such as Aon, Korn Ferry, or WTW); leveling experience from a large, well-structured organization is a big plus
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain compensation concepts in plain English
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Workday experience preferred
  • Experience in retail, technology, manufacturing, or healthcare is welcome; public company experience is a plus but not required


Additional Details:

  • Hybrid role


Perks:

  • Comprehensive relocation package
  • Chance to help build the function and make a visible impact
  • A collaborative leadership team


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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