Senior Compensation Partner

Acrisure•Grand Rapids, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

About Acrisure A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more. In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win. Job Summary: The Senior Compensation Partner serves as a strategic thought partner across key business units, helping shape and execute compensation strategies aligned to Acrisure’s growth and talent goals. Reporting to the Director, Compensation, this individual contributor role provides subject matter expertise in base and variable pay design, job architecture, benchmarking, and compensation planning. This role also mentors junior team members and collaborates with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support enterprise-wide programs, policy development, and compensation governance.

Requirements

Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across levels
Expert in data analysis and compensation modeling with the ability to draw actionable insights
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing enterprise standards with local flexibility
Ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple workstreams, and drive deliverables independently
5–8 years of progressive compensation experience with exposure to both broad-based and variable pay programs
Experience in a compensation consulting or corporate compensation role supporting multiple business units or regions
Experience in job architecture or organizational design initiatives
Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience presenting data-driven insights to senior stakeholders
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with M&A or high-growth environments
Experience working with compensation structures and compliance considerations primarily in the insurance industry
Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation
Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation experience highly preferred
Experience mentoring others or leading project workstreams
Demonstrated experience with compensation benchmarking platforms (e.g., MarketPay, PayFactors, CompAnalyst) and benchmarking databases (e.g., Radford, Mercer, or similar), including having independently completed job matching and market analysis

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of the enterprise-wide job architecture framework, including job leveling, titling conventions, and job family structures.
Serve as lead consultant to HR Business Partners and business leaders on complex compensation matters, including internal equity, market competitiveness, and global pay practices.
Lead compensation benchmarking and job evaluations for specialized and senior roles.
Drive design and execution of compensation programs including annual merit, bonus, and off-cycle planning, collaborating with Finance and People Analytics teams.
Contribute to the development of enterprise frameworks such as career pathing, geographic differentials, and compensation guidelines.
Conduct in-depth compensation modeling and scenario analysis to inform decision-making at senior levels of the organization.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Talent Acquisition on high impact offers and complex hiring scenarios across regions.
Mentor Compensation Consultants on technical skill development, client consultation, and best practices.
Stay abreast of market trends and legislative developments to recommend appropriate program updates.
Support compensation-related communications, training, and change management efforts for HR and business audiences.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and paid sick time
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance (employee-paid)
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-paid Group Life insurance
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental insurance coverage
Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) and commuter benefits options
Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits
Career growth and learning opportunities