Position Summary

The Compensation Training Specialist will design, administer, and conduct training for Leaders, HR partners and managers on compensation philosophy, compliance, practices, and systems. In collaboration with the Talent Development function, this role will utilize our learning systems, resources, and tools to leverage various training methods and track and report on training progress. This role will act as a consultant to the business to diagnose compensation training needs and implement learning solutions that align to our compensation strategy.

 

Major Responsibilities

Design and administer training on compensation philosophy, practices and systems for all levels of the organization

Design training plans and materials to provide detailed and engaging compensation training for HR partners and hiring managers

Ensure that training materials are up to date and aligned with current practice and regulations

Create training materials for annual processes such as merit and bonus entry

 

Conduct training sessions for managers, leaders and HR partners

Conduct in-person or virtual training sessions

Create and provide alternative methods and modes of training 

Establish a training calendar and recommend modules/courses for various audiences 

 

Act as a consultant to the business to diagnose training needs

Provide recommendations on the types and methods of training based on organizational need

Partner with the Talent Development function to utilize our learning systems to track and report out on training progress

Use a variety of training tools and delivery methods to reach various audiences

 

Develop and maintain communications

Create pay communications for HR and manager use

Partner with management to ensure alignment to communication strategy

Develop communications to support annual and ad hoc compensation processes

 

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or must have equivalent compensation or training experience

CCP required or the willingness to obtain within 1-2 years of entering the role

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred 

3 years of Training experience required

3 years of Compensation or HR experience strongly preferred

Strong training and development skills

Analytical skills preferred

Knowledge of compensation practices required

Tech-savvy with knowledge or ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS)

Strong ability to translate training needs into engaging training content required

Must have ability to create/recommend solutions that are compliant/within guidelines and support the goals/needs of the business

Ability to provide training consultation and/or be influential to all levels of management

High level of written and verbal communication skills accomplished in a clear, consistent manner required

Strong presentation skills, both in-person and remote

Requires high-level of personal integrity including keeping highly sensitive information confidential

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

 

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.  The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.  The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.