Senior Lead Compensation Consultant

Lumen Senior Lead Compensation Consultant - Olympia, Washington

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The Role

The Senior Lead Compensation Consultant focuses on compensation consulting in the Compensation Center of Excellence supporting various business units within Lumen. This position contributes to the development and administration of Company policies and procedures for compensation plans to ensure equity for all employees, compliance with federal and state legal requirements, and Company objectives and profitability.

Location

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

1. Serve as the compensation subject matter expert; provide justification for compensation decisions using data combined with a deep understanding and knowledge of compensation industry standards.
2. Mentor/oversee the work of Lead Compensation Analyst and handle escalations of more complex issues from this role as required.
3. Provide training to managers on compensation philosophy, theory, processes, structures, and compensation administration.
4. Consult with business leaders in areas such as job classification, incentive compensation, and salary administration programs.
5. Research and create recommendations on external and internal employment offers, job leveling, and internal equity adjustments.
6. Provide business leaders and People Strategists compensation support offering creative solutions to compensation-related challenges.
7. Partner with talent acquisition and HR partners to ensure accurate job documentation, salary market competitiveness, and internal equity.
8. Administer annual compensation programs including short-term and long-term incentive plans while ensuring compliance with all finance, tax, and legal requirements.
9. Lead cross-functional projects, representing the Compensation team; develop and conduct presentations for leaders at the executive level.

What We Look For in a Candidate

1. 8+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ in compensation administration or consulting.
2. Advanced knowledge of compensation theories, principles, programs, trends, and best practices.
3. Advanced level Excel skills.
4. International compensation experience preferred.
5. CP preferred.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$94,420 - $125,890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.

$99,390 - $132,510 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.

$104,360 - $139,140 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.

$109,330 - $145,770 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Legal Statements

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Requisition #: 335525

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”).

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Min : 94420

Salary Max : 145770

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process.