Compensation Sr Associate

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do
Role Overview:

The Senior Compensation Associate will work in a global team and will be responsible for developing specialized activities to support the EDP Group operating units in the proper implementation of compensation processes, acting as an expert to manage the global compensation strategy for the US, Canada and Mexico.

Main responsibilities:

• Contribute to the global compensation framework implementation, ensuring local adherence while promoting a transversal strategy and establishing the guidelines for the several reward topics - organizational segments definition, leveling methodologies (job families and job mapping, Korn Ferry methodology), annual base salary and variable pay strategy, other compensation components, salary review/ merit program (inc. inflation), salary band management golden rules, and the global reward calendar;
• Prepare the information for the annual reports of the EDP Group, considering the legal reports and the other external and relevant reports (inc. Bloomberg Index), and for internal audit/ SCIRF processes;
• Participate in global projects relevant to EDP Group, promoting the employer brand and contributing to One Company's goal, where the reward strategy is an enabler for attracting, retaining, and managing talent;
• Contribute to the annual bonus and merit programs for all the companies by preparing and consolidating the budget and the Business Units final proposals, controlling the guidelines, and validating the exercise to ensure the internal policies and equity;
• Contribute for the maintenance of the Job Family Matrix, guarantee the execution of the leveling exercise for the Management, Professionals, Technicians and administrative/support segments in North America, while elaborating proposals for new joiners, retention, and organizational restructuring;
• Manage the market data locally and ensure the benchmarks required for regular activity and specific purposes (projects, needs, others), supporting the decisions and the reward strategy;
• Contribute with the digitalization of the area processes, searching for optimization opportunities and focusing on continuous improvement of the internal activity in articulation with the other global teams;
• Works with Payroll-responsible team to ensure all compensation data is complete and accurate in both systems (UKG and SuccessFactors)
• Advises/collaborates with the HR Business Partners on all compensation-related issues for their respective client groups;
• Additional duties as required

Employment type
Work site
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources Management, or a related field required
• 5-7 plus years of HR experience in compensation with significant knowledge and skills in use of HRIM systems
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred.
• Experience with SAP and UKG (formerly known as UltiPro) a plus

Travel:

Less than 10%

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to organize and maintain a fluid administrative process
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Payfactors, HR/Payroll applications and other tools used in decision support analysis for the HR disciplines
• Good time-management skills and ability to be self-motivated
• High attention to integrity, ethics, and sensitivity, particularly regarding confidential information
• Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple projects underway concurrently

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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