Compensation Specialist

Addison Group; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive relocation package

Hybrid role

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Compensation Specialist in Southeast Virginia to own and optimize compensation programs, advise HR and business leaders, and drive merit planning in a hybrid environment. You will manage market data, job leveling initiatives, and pay equity analyses while partnering with senior leaders to shape total rewards strategy.

The role blends strategic project work with day-to-day compensation operations, including job architecture, offers, promotions, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Hands-on experience with salary administration and annual compensation cycles.
• Knowledge of major leveling methodologies (e.g., Aon, Korn Ferry, WTW).

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve pay structures, incentive plans, and job architecture.
• Advise HR partners and leaders on leveling, market data, offers, promotions, and restructures.
• Lead a major job leveling and career path initiative with senior leaders.
• Own the yearly merit and pay planning process from launch to results review.
• Run market pricing and pay equity analyses to inform decisions.
• Maintain policies and documentation ensuring pay decisions are consistent.
• Serve as the compensation voice in the HRIS platform and collaborate on reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

HR concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Compensation Specialist

Location (city, state): Southeast Virginia

Industry: Retail / Consumer

Pay: $100K- 120K/ yr DOE + bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and eligibility for long-term incentive opportunities

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established national consumer brand investing in its total rewards strategy and growing its compensation team.

Job Description:

We are looking for a compensation professional who is equally analytical and strategic. You will own key compensation programs and serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, building scalable solutions that support the business today and prepare it for growth. The role blends high-visibility project work with day-to-day support.

• Shape and evolve pay structures, incentive plans, and the job architecture that supports them
• Act as the go-to compensation resource for HR partners and business leaders on leveling, market data, new hire offers, promotions, and restructures
• Play a hands-on role in a major job leveling and career path initiative, including discussions with senior leaders
• Own the yearly merit and pay planning process end to end, from launch to results review
• Run market pricing and pay equity analyses that inform leadership decisions
• Build and maintain the policies and documentation that keep pay decisions consistent
• Be the compensation voice in the HRIS platform, working with the systems team on improvements and reporting
• Spot ways to streamline processes and strengthen reporting

• 5+ years of progressive, broad-based compensation experience
• Hands-on experience with salary administration, market pricing, job evaluation, and annual compensation cycles
• Working knowledge of a major career leveling methodology (such as Aon, Korn Ferry, or WTW); leveling experience from a large, well-structured organization is a big plus
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain compensation concepts in plain English
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Workday experience preferred
• Experience in retail, technology, manufacturing, or healthcare is welcome; public company experience is a plus but not required

• Hybrid role

• Comprehensive relocation package
• Chance to help build the function and make a visible impact
• A collaborative leadership team

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.