Compensation Training Specialist

Penske Truck Leasing; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a Compensation Training Specialist to design, administer, and conduct training for Leaders, HR partners and managers on compensation philosophy, compliance, practices, and systems. The role partners with Talent Development to track training progress and align learning solutions with the compensation strategy.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with CCP certification or willingness to obtain, 3+ years in training and compensation/HR, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent compensation or training experience.
• CCP required or willing to obtain within 1–2 years of entering the role.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• 3 years of Training experience required.
• 3 years of Compensation or HR experience strongly preferred.
• Strong training and development skills.
• Analytical skills preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation practices required.
• Tech‑savvy with knowledge or ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Strong ability to translate training needs into engaging training content required.
• Ability to provide training consultation and be influential to all levels of management.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, clear and consistent methodology required.
• Strong presentation skills, both in‑person and remote.
• Requires high-level of personal integrity, including keeping highly sensitive information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Design training plans and materials to provide detailed and engaging compensation training for HR partners and hiring managers.
• Ensure that training materials are up to date and aligned with current practice and regulations.
• Create training materials for annual processes such as merit and bonus entry.
• Conduct training sessions (in-person or virtual) for managers, leaders and HR partners.
• Provide alternative methods and modes of training.
• Establish a training calendar and recommend modules/courses for various audiences.
• Provide recommendations on the types and methods of training based on organizational need.
• Partner with the Talent Development function to utilize learning systems to track and report on training progress.
• Use a variety of training tools and delivery methods to reach various audiences.
• Create pay communications for HR and manager use.
• Partner with management to ensure alignment to communication strategy.
• Develop communications to support annual and ad hoc compensation processes.

Skills

Training experience

Compensation HR

Presentation skills

LMS knowledge

Content creation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCP certification

PHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Position Summary

The Compensation Training Specialist will design, administer, and conduct training for Leaders, HR partners and managers on compensation philosophy, compliance, practices, and systems. In collaboration with the Talent Development function, this role will utilize our learning systems, resources, and tools to leverage various training methods and track and report on training progress. This role will act as a consultant to the business to diagnose compensation training needs and implement learning solutions that align to our compensation strategy.

Major Responsibilities

• Design training plans and materials to provide detailed and engaging compensation training for HR partners and hiring managers
• Ensure that training materials are up to date and aligned with current practice and regulations
• Create training materials for annual processes such as merit and bonus entry

• Conduct training sessions (in-person or virtual) for managers, leaders and HR partners
• Provide alternative methods and modes of training
• Establish a training calendar and recommend modules/courses for various audiences

• Provide recommendations on the types and methods of training based on organizational need
• Partner with the Talent Development function to utilize learning systems to track and report on training progress
• Use a variety of training tools and delivery methods to reach various audiences

• Create pay communications for HR and manager use
• Partner with management to ensure alignment to communication strategy
• Develop communications to support annual and ad hoc compensation processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent compensation or training experience
• CCP required or willingness to obtain within 1-2 years of entering the role
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• 3 years of Training experience required
• 3 years of Compensation or HR experience strongly preferred
• Strong training and development skills
• Analytical skills preferred
• Knowledge of compensation practices required
• Tech‑savvy with knowledge or ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Strong ability to translate training needs into engaging training content required
• Must have ability to create/recommend solutions that are compliant within guidelines and support the goals of the business
• Ability to provide training consultation and be influential to all levels of management
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, clear and consistent methodology required
• Strong presentation skills, both in‑person and remote
• Requires high-level of personal integrity, including keeping highly sensitive information confidential
• Regular, predictable full attendance is an essential function of this job
• Work the required schedule and location; maintain attendance as required

Physical Requirements

• Physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires reading, verbal and written communication, analysis of information, and understanding of instructions and guidelines.
• Requires standing, walking, sitting; use of hands to touch, handle, and feel; reaching with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.