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Compensation Analyst, Specialist

3 days ago Malvern, PA

Details:

Join Vanguard's Total Rewards team as a Compensation Analyst. In this role, you will support a wide array of compensation processes and projects. You will partner with our team of Compensation Consultants to evaluate roles, conduct compensation analyses, and provide guidance to business leaders. Your focus will include areas such as job evaluation, survey participation, compensation benchmarking, job change analyses, and year-end compensation. You will also help improve our compensation practices, guidelines, and procedures.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. You should be comfortable analyzing large datasets to find key insights and trends. Familiarity with job evaluations, salary structures, and market benchmarking is preferred. Experience with Workday is a plus, as you will support various compensation processes within the platform. Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work and customer service are important for success in this role.

Core Responsibilities

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1. Conducts job family design, job evaluations, salary increase reviews and benchmark reviews to ensure crew pay is internally equitable and externally competitive.

2. Manages and contributes to a work stream for strategic initiatives that span across base pay, sales and incentives, executive compensation and Vanguard's overall compensation philosophy. Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies and procedures and recommends plan revisions to compete with market trends.

3. Conducts compensation benchmarking exercises and manages surveys to support competitive analysis of compensation programs. Performs trend analysis and industry best practices research to support enterprise decision making. Conducts and participates in compensation surveys.

4. Assists with compiling and preparing reports for the purpose of providing written support and conveying information to senior management.

5. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Three years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-176238
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-26T20:53:50

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

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

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

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

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

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

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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