Compensation Manager

The Intersection of Calling & Career

World Vision is hiring a Compensation Manager to serve within the Total Rewards team.

At a Glance 

Role: Compensation Manager

Reports to: Sr Dir, Total Rewards

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Location: Remote. The role can be based in over 40 states.

Travel: 5% of time; domestic travel.

Estimated Salary Range: The typical hiring range for this position is $95,000 – $120,000 . A different range may apply based on your work location. The salary range for this position is $93,100 - $149,000. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. See “Salary Range & Benefits” section below for more details on our compensation and benefits. World Vision employees see our Salary Administration Guidelines and My Life My Benefits pages on our organization intranet known as The Vine.  

The Role

World Vision is looking for a Compensation Manager who will lead compensation and recognition programs in support of World Vision US’ business objectives. This new individual contributor role will help innovate and design the future of rewards at World Vision US.

We are looking for someone creative, collaborative, and well-versed in best practices for rewarding employees, ready to apply them in a faith-based context. The Compensation Manager will be responsible for planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the organization’s compensation and employee recognition programs. S/he will ensure related policies and procedures align with organizational objectives and legal requirements.  Foundationally, s/he will carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies and personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word, and sign.

Does this sound like you?

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.

Manage compensation programs:

·       Develop and maintain compensation policies, guidelines and procedures, recommending changes based on market trends, organization objectives, and regulatory requirements. 

·       Develop and maintain job architecture including job leveling criteria, job descriptions, and career path documentation.  Partner with HR Business Partner team to review requests for job catalog modifications to ensure alignment with organization’s talent management needs.

·       Participate in market compensation surveys and analyze benchmark data and trends to provide recommendations on salary structure adjustments, job grades, geographic differentials, and annual salary review budgets.

·       Present compensation and budget modeling scenarios, providing recommendations to senior level executives. 

·       Administer salary review processes including employment offers, merit, executive pool, and promotion awards. 

·       Train and educate managers and employees about compensation philosophy, policies, and procedures through various forms of communication, working with HR communications team to update intranet content, manager newsletter, etc.

·       Prepare internal/external reporting as needed.

Manage recognition programs:

·       Maintain recognition policies, guidelines, and procedures, recommending changes based on employee survey data, market trends and organization objectives.

·       Coordinate service anniversary award process, working with internal teams to ensure accurate data and timely delivery.

·       Partner with HR communications team to share updates as appropriate. 

·       Maintain policies and procedures for area of responsibility and work with appropriate subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.  Present modified and new policies to senior leadership for approval.

You’ll Bring These Skills:

• Compensation and Rewards Focus: Has a broad understanding of the role compensation and rewards play and how to use these tools to recognize performance. Effectively communicates the intent and objectives of World Vision US compensation practices.

·       Compensation Market Practices: Understands employee and executive compensation concepts and marketplace practices. Stays abreast of trends and changes in compensation.

• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis: Evaluates job descriptions and translates to appropriate match in various market surveys such as Mercer, Culpepper, WTW, Radford, etc.  Interprets complex data sets, models range movement, merit increases and salary budgets, assessing impact of potential changes, and creating executive-level summary presentations.
• Facilitation and Advisory Skills: Effectively and purposefully guides individual and group meetings, providing advisory expertise to foster collaborative environment and achieve objectives.

Education and Experience: 

• A bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of eight years of work experience in human resources with at least five years in compensation analysis and program management for a mid-sized organization
• Fluent in MS Office Suite with advanced expertise in Excel required
• Experience in Power BI a plus
• Experience with recognition programs helpful, though not required

Salary Range & Benefits: 

• WVUS Pay Grade Level: 227
• Expected hiring range: $95,000 - $120,000
• The full salary range for this grade level is $93,100 - $149,000
• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our headquarters office in the Greater Seattle Area. A different range may apply based on your work location.
• Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. 
• Please indicate the range you’re targeting when asked during the application process.
• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.

About World Vision:

• We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 70 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next?

•  Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this role with the right person in the shortest amount of time. All interviews will be virtual at this time.