Senior Director, Global Compensation

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. 10 plus years of progressive experience in managing compensation at a fast-paced global public company. This role will focus on managing the annual broad based compensation program cycle, development of the global job architecture and compensation framework, designing general and sales compensation rewards and recognition programs, assisting with mergers and acquisition due diligence and integrations, improving and implementing compensation processes and policies, and market pricing. The position will manage a team of at least 5 compensation analysts supporting 12,000 employees in 30+ countries. Knowledge of evolving regulatory and compliance matters related to compensation programs, partnering with local HR. Strong business acumen with demonstrated advanced mathematical skills, financial modeling, Excel spreadsheet analysis skills and critical attention to detail. Strong consultation skills and the ability to seek out information and provide quality advice in verbal and written correspondence. Experience advising and presenting to the senior HR and business leadership teams, including CFO, CLO and CEO around Broad-based Compensation programs. Flexibility to work in ambiguous and complex situations where there is no unique, correct answer and be able to apply independent judgment to create solutions outside of established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with managers, employees, HR team, as well as external constituents such as consultants and vendors. Presents work, projects and ideas to peers and customers in a clear and logical manner. Must have experience with Mercer IPE methodology, Radford surveys, and Workday HRIS . Must be proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Strong proficiency with analyzing data sets, creating formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field This role plays a key role in the development and implementation of TransUnion’s Broad-based Compensation programs with the ability to design competitive plans and programs. Reporting into the VP, Total Rewards, you will collaborate to prepare compensation proposals and reports, including. Your role provides analytical support to HR leadership and our partners across the company to deliver compensation programs. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in broad-based compensation principles, practices, and related compliance with the ability to interface with senior management.

Requirements

• 10 plus years of progressive experience in managing compensation at a fast-paced global public company.
• This role will focus on managing the annual broad based compensation program cycle, development of the global job architecture and compensation framework, designing general and sales compensation rewards and recognition programs, assisting with mergers and acquisition due diligence and integrations, improving and implementing compensation processes and policies, and market pricing.
• The position will manage a team of at least 5 compensation analysts supporting 12,000 employees in 30+ countries.
• Knowledge of evolving regulatory and compliance matters related to compensation programs, partnering with local HR.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated advanced mathematical skills, financial modeling, Excel spreadsheet analysis skills and critical attention to detail.
• Strong consultation skills and the ability to seek out information and provide quality advice in verbal and written correspondence.
• Experience advising and presenting to the senior HR and business leadership teams, including CFO, CLO and CEO around Broad-based Compensation programs.
• Flexibility to work in ambiguous and complex situations where there is no unique, correct answer and be able to apply independent judgment to create solutions outside of established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with managers, employees, HR team, as well as external constituents such as consultants and vendors.
• Presents work, projects and ideas to peers and customers in a clear and logical manner.
• Must have experience with Mercer IPE methodology, Radford surveys, and Workday HRIS .
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong proficiency with analyzing data sets, creating formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage broad-based compensation strategy, programs and solutions that align with organizational goals and objectives
• Provide consulting on offers and retentions, incentive plan design, position and pay program evaluation and compensation benchmarking.
• Partner with sales teams to develop and prepare sales compensation plan designs
• Manage the administration of global annual compensation program cycle within Workday
• Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and external consultants to deliver effective pay programs
• Stay abreast of current compensation trends and best practices and continually review against current practices, procedures and systems
• Experience with M&A due diligence and integration of global compensation structures and pay programs
• Partner with Legal and external vendors to lead pay equity analyses
• Perform other compensation duties and projects as required

Benefits

• TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups.
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees