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Fidelity Investments

Director Compensation

Boston, MA

Job Description:

As a Director of Compensation at Fidelity, you will lead compensation initiatives and programs, and work in partnership with the HR team to design, deliver and advise on solutions that meet the short and long-term needs of a diverse suite of Fidelity's business and support groups.

The Director of Compensation is a subject matter expert on the HR team, working closely with HR partners and senior leaders to provide the consulting and leadership required to deliver pay programs and solutions in support of overall business objectives. You will contribute to and benefit from Fidelity's broader compensation community where we shape the future of compensation and continuously develop, improve and share our strategies and resources that benefit our businesses, leaders and associates in achieving their goals.

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We have opportunities supporting many of our BUs/Functions including Asset Management (investment compensation experience required), Corporate Services & Legal, Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Technology & Global Services, and Fidelity Institutional & Fund and Brokerage Operations and Technology.

The Team

The Human Resources team consists of associates who work in Line HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Sales Compensation, Communications, Finance and Workforce Analytics. We are key business partners to our colleagues within the business units to develop and implement HR and learning programs and strategies. We also partner closely with enterprise HR teams to deploy and support central programs and initiatives.

The Expertise You Have

  • Bachelors or equivalent; 8+ years of experience in compensation/sales compensation and/or finance/business preferred

The Skills You Bring

  • You have designed, developed and managed a variety of compensation programs and processes including base salary, variable pay programs, sales compensation, compensation strategy and competitive pay analysis
  • You are an expert with the full spectrum of approaches and tools used for compensation-related market research, modeling and analysis
  • You have deep analytical skills with an ability to break down complex questions / data into well-structured analyses, and synthesize key points
  • You effectively manage concurrent programs, processes and initiatives collaborating with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, and have a proven ability to think end-to-end about the work to be implemented
  • You have expertise with Microsoft Excel analysis and experience with various HR database applications
  • You have the expertise, confidence and skill to develop and deliver formal and informal reports, presentations and communications to executive audiences
  • You are passionate about building consultative partnerships with HR, Finance and senior business leaders
  • You enjoy working on initiatives and programs that often extend beyond the local team and business unit

The Value You Deliver

Client Support/Relationship Management: Provide consultation, coaching and sophisticated advice to Line HR and senior business leaders on complex compensation issues. Conduct analysis to address compensation issues, projects or initiatives. Complete pay recommendations for executive offers. Participate in the design & delivery of manager and HR training to increase the understanding of our compensation philosophy, strategies, programs and decisions.

Workforce Analytics: Work closely with HR partners to better integrate HR data and analytics in support of workforce plans and business practices. Develop impactful data visualizations for HR partners and leaders to enable better insights and decisions.

Program Design: Partner with Finance/Variable Compensation teams to design and develop sales incentive plans, and support formal plan governance and oversight activities. Represent the voice of the customer in the design of enterprise-wide pay programs and lead the design for client pay programs.

Cycle Management: Serve as the primary contact for Line HR for annual cycle administration activities. Inform, manage and measure operational cycle components. Provide issue resolution, support reporting and analysis.

Collaborate with Enterprise Compensation to establish shared reporting requirements. Work in close partnership with Line HR and Finance/Variable Comp teams to support variable semi-annual bonus cycles.

Market Data Management: Act as SME on surveys, data and tools. Lead competitive assessments using market analysis, including defining the peer groups and formulating recommendations and presenting to management. Coordinate job matching process, review data when surveys are complete and analyze market survey data trends.

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's working model blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Smithfield, RI, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA; Westlake, TX, USA; Covington, KY, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2045065
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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