Lead Compensation Programs Consultant - Remote Work Option
Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,700.00 in our lowest geographic market to $205,800.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience. Information about benefits can be found here.
- We are recruiting for two roles:
- Lead Retail Compensation Programs Consultant
- Lead Compensation Programs Consultant
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will report directly to the Director, Compensation and work alongside the Global Compensation team. You will partner closely with the Compensation Consulting team, HR Operations, HR business partners, senior business leaders, Recruiting, and Talent Management. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Our new teammate will be accountable for compensation programs that impact employees across the globe. We are searching for someone who has developed conceptual and practical expertise in compensation design, who can effectively consult on complex issues with partners outside the compensation function, and who can work to build consensus. This individual is a credible compensation professional who can design and conceptualize, and who has direct experience turning ideas into reality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training.
- 6-10 years demonstrable experience in compensation including program design, HCM systems, and business advising.
- Strong project management, communication, analytical, and influencing skills, with advanced MS Excel expertise for data modeling and trend analysis.
- Experience with international compensation is preferred.
- Proficiency in compensation-specific applications and knowledge of retail compensation trends, legal considerations, and local pay drivers is preferred.
- Ability to work autonomously in a highly matrixed environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities while partnering effectively at all levels.
- Ability to influence and impact a range of operational, process, and project activities.
- Experience leading or mentoring colleagues and coordinating work when needed is preferred.
- This role offers remote flexibility; however, preference is to be at our Beaverton, OR world headquarters to enable in-person collaboration.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON You’ll lead and shape Nike’s compensation programs, ensuring they are competitive, inclusive, and aligned with our business goals.
- Partner with the Global Compensation team, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to provide expert guidance on Nike’s compensation programs.
- Drive the design and execution of compensation programs—leading existing initiatives and influencing future strategies.
- Serve as the focal point for the Compensation team, ensuring projects incorporate diverse input, meet scope requirements, and are delivered on time and within resource constraints.
- Conduct global market analyses for roles to assess competitive positioning for base pay and incentives, and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners to align compensation strategies with business needs.
- Communicate progress updates, gather business perspectives, and integrate feedback into deliverables to ensure alignment and success.
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