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Vanguard

Senior Compensation Consultant, International

Malvern, PA

Human Resources (HR) at Vanguard enables thriving crew, an inclusive culture, and lasting client impact. Achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining highly engaged crew members while delivering with efficiency and excellence. Within HR, the Total Rewards (TR) team is responsible for the delivery of financial, physical, and personal wellness to crew members across the globe.

The Compensation Consultant will join the team and deliver strategic compensation consultation across our international businesses. You will work with a variety of global partners (Compensation and broader HR team members and senior business leaders) to support the development of critical analyses and presentation materials. You will partner closely with regionally based HR teams to drive the execution of our pay strategies globally, and be the focal point for global coordination across our global divisions and the regions they operate within. Your focus will be on coordinating and supporting core offers including year-end compensation planning and benchmarking processes as well as regionally specific strategic needs.

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What it Takes
  • Strong stakeholder and planning management and frequent collaboration to execute flawlessly in a heavily matrixed work environment.
  • Adaptability to navigate ambiguous problems and drive toward recommended solutions in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to summarize complex concepts with clear and succinct writing and/or data visualization. Prior compensation experience, preferably supporting international teams/businesses in a matrixed global setting.
  • Prior consultative experience in the HR or Compensation space is preferred.
  • Advanced analytics excel capabilities is also key.
In this role you will
  • Act as a lead compensation expert to advise divisional senior management on aligning the pay programs, policies and procedures with organizational goals. Implements creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs.
  • Ensure the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and regulations compliance, recommending timely revisions when needed, and keeping senior managers informed of any updated policies.
  • Oversee the data within the HRIS to ensure the accuracy of compensation information including merit and incentive calculations, approvals for award payments, and payment records.
  • Manage job evaluations, salary surveys, and all analytical reporting to prepare recommendations and determine pay strategies and implementation based on findings. Owns market competitive benchmarking for defined business area and its application to compensation practices and strategies.
  • Coach and contribute to the development of compensation analysts.
  • Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Five years related work experience, with at least Two years of Compensation experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Progress toward CCP preferred.
Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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 19355, USA
Job ID: Vanguard-159382
Employment Type: Full Time

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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