Hybrid Compensation Consultant – Specialist

at Vanguard

• Job title: Compensation Consultant – Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Malvern, United States

About the role

• Compensation Consultant providing strategic pay consultation at Vanguard. Advising on pay strategies and collaborating with management to optimize compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Acts 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.
• Ensures the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and regulations compliance, recommending timely revisions when needed, and keeping senior managers informed of any updated policies.
• Oversees the data within the HRIS to ensure the accuracy of compensation information including merit and incentive calculations, approvals for award payments, and payment records.
• Manages 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.
• Coaches and contributes to the development of compensation analysts and consultants.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six years of related experience is preferred with demonstrated experience in a consultative capacity.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Advanced analytics excel capabilities is a must.
• Ability to summarize complex concepts with clear and succinct writing and/or data visualization.
• Adaptability to navigate ambiguous problems and drive toward recommended solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and frequent collaboration to execute flawlessly.
• Progress toward CCP preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of total experience, including at least 5 years in compensation management and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.Com/ BBA/B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent; a Master’s degree or diploma in HR. or professional certification (e.g., CCP) is preferred.
• Strong expertise in compensation design, job evaluation, benchmarking, pay structure management, and HRIS data analysis with proficiency in analytical tools and stakeholder communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities