Compensation Consultant114978Zurich North America is looking for a Compensation Consultant. In this exciting opportunity you will leverage and expand your knowledge of Human Resources while providing Compensation consulting support to various business units within the organization through a variety of projects applying technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities. This includes conducting market pricing for jobs, salary analysis and compensation program analysis to support program design recommendations and ensure our base pay program is competitive with the marketplace.The location for this role is in our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.This Compensation Consultant’s responsibilities will include a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring that the company’s compensation practices are competitive, fair, and aligned with the organization’s overall strategy.Key accountabilities:
Identify and recommend solutions to compensation issues and assist internal business partners in making competitive pay decisions.
Respond to the needs of internal stakeholders by market pricing jobs in a timely manner, identifying best survey sources, and providing relevant recommendations based on analysis.
Plan and program management for compensation, conducting market research and monitoring compensation trends.
Develop and implement compensation communication and training plan to support Human Resource colleagues and managers focused on annual closeout cycle as well as ongoing decision-making focused on base pay.
Manage projects, analyze issues and provide recommendations to address various compensation challenges identified by the team or management.
Provide status updates by developing work plans and updating team members and stakeholders on changing compensation issues.
Analyze legislative changes and make recommendations to the management team for appropriate change.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in Human Resources, Total Rewards, or Performance ManagementOR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in Human Resources, Total Rewards, or Performance ManagementOR
Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in Human Resources, Total Rewards, or Performance ManagementAND
Knowledge of compensation practices
Knowledge of design and delivery of performance programs
Experience managing large scale data analyses in Excel
Experience developing PowerPoint presentations to share insights with stakeholders
Experience with HRIS; SAP
Preferred Qualifications:
PHR or SPHR
CCP or coursework toward CCP, including Quantitative Methods
Intermediate or advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vetZurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.Location(s): AM - SchaumburgRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: NoLinkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-LC1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID