Compensation Partner - Chicago or Decatur, IL.

Archer Daniels Midland • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Compensation Partner - Chicago or Decatur, IL. This role serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader, driving the execution and governance of enterprise compensation programs. This role partners with HR and business leaders to develop competitive and compliant compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent across all regions, while providing data-driven insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting pay transparency. Responsibilities: Act as a strategic advisor to HR team and/or business leader on compensation strategies that reward talent that drives business impact with market competitiveness balanced with cost sustainability for the enterprise. Manage various compensation programs and processes, that include, but are not limited to the annual year-end cycle, pay equity reviews, program enrollments. Leverage data modeling and dashboards to generate actionable insights from large compensation datasets, ensuring high-quality data analysis to inform pay decisions and strategies. Provide job offer decision support and recommendations to senior leaders and HR partners. Design and implement training materials and communications to educate HR partners and colleagues on compensation programs, policies, and practices. Manage multiple projects: Demonstrate your exceptional project management skills by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and controls. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and mutual support. While you'll work predominantly independently, you'll actively contribute to the success of the team. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field 4+ years of experience in compensation managing with business and financial acumen Deep understanding of compensation practices, job structuring, benchmarking methodologies, market analysis, pay equity and transparency requirements Demonstrated problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to think creatively, learning quickly, and build efficient solutions Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively educate and build consensus at all levels in light of changing employment and compensation laws Experience with project management. Consultative client-facing experience: Ability to work directly with clients, building strong relationships. Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs: Particularly Excel, with the ability to manipulate and present data accurately and efficiently. Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to interact across all levels of the organization. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:105508BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in compensation managing with business and financial acumen
• Deep understanding of compensation practices, job structuring, benchmarking methodologies, market analysis, pay equity and transparency requirements
• Demonstrated problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to think creatively, learning quickly, and build efficient solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively educate and build consensus at all levels in light of changing employment and compensation laws
• Experience with project management.
• Consultative client-facing experience: Ability to work directly with clients, building strong relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs: Particularly Excel, with the ability to manipulate and present data accurately and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to HR team and/or business leader on compensation strategies that reward talent that drives business impact with market competitiveness balanced with cost sustainability for the enterprise.
• Manage various compensation programs and processes, that include, but are not limited to the annual year-end cycle, pay equity reviews, program enrollments.
• Leverage data modeling and dashboards to generate actionable insights from large compensation datasets, ensuring high-quality data analysis to inform pay decisions and strategies.
• Provide job offer decision support and recommendations to senior leaders and HR partners.
• Design and implement training materials and communications to educate HR partners and colleagues on compensation programs, policies, and practices.
• Manage multiple projects: Demonstrate your exceptional project management skills by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and controls.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and mutual support. While you'll work predominantly independently, you'll actively contribute to the success of the team.

Benefits

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level