Compensation Training Specialist

Penske•Reading, PA

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About The Position

The Compensation Training Specialist designs, administers, and conducts training for leaders, HR partners, and managers on compensation philosophy, compliance, practices, and systems. In collaboration with Talent Development, the role uses learning systems, resources, and tools to deliver training through varied methods and to track and report training progress. The specialist consults with the business to diagnose compensation training needs and implement learning solutions aligned with the compensation strategy. The role develops and maintains training materials and communications for ongoing and annual compensation processes, including merit and bonus entry. It conducts in-person and virtual sessions, establishes training calendars, recommends learning modules for different audiences, and provides consultation on suitable training approaches. The position also partners with management to align pay communications with the communication strategy. The job requires regular, predictable, full attendance and work at the specific required location and schedule. Physical duties may include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent compensation or training experience.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification, or willingness to obtain it within 1–2 years of entering the role.
Three years of training experience.
Strong training and development skills.
Knowledge of compensation practices.
Tech-savvy, with knowledge of or ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS).
Ability to translate training needs into engaging training content.
Ability to create or recommend compliant solutions that follow guidelines and support business goals and needs.
Ability to provide training consultation and influence all levels of management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, delivered clearly and consistently.
Strong presentation skills in person and remotely.
High personal integrity, including the ability to keep highly sensitive information confidential.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential job function.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specific required location.
Must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and remember and understand instructions or guidelines.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Three years of compensation or HR experience.
Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Design and administer training on compensation philosophy, practices, and systems for all levels of the organization.
Design training plans and materials that provide detailed and engaging compensation training for HR partners and hiring managers.
Keep training materials current and aligned with practices and regulations.
Create training materials for annual processes such as merit and bonus entry.
Conduct in-person or virtual training sessions for managers, leaders, and HR partners.
Create and provide alternative training methods and modes.
Establish a training calendar and recommend modules or courses for different audiences.
Diagnose business training needs and recommend training types and methods based on organizational needs.
Partner with Talent Development to use learning systems to track and report training progress.
Use a variety of training tools and delivery methods to reach different audiences.
Create pay communications for HR and manager use and partner with management to align them with the communication strategy.
Develop communications supporting annual and ad hoc compensation processes.