Senior Compensation Advisor

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a senior compensation professional to lead enterprise-wide compensation initiatives and advise senior leaders on strategic solutions. The role emphasizes delivering external competitiveness, internal equity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will partner with HR leaders and teams to implement compensation programs aligned with Vanguard's total rewards philosophy and business needs, while guiding complex analyses and talent scenarios.

Qualifications

• Eight years related work experience, with at least five years of Compensation experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Previous Compensation Consulting experience preferred.
• Previous experience designing talent strategies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for enterprise-wide programs and initiatives to senior leaders.
• Develop compensation solutions aligned with talent strategies, external competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory requirements.
• Research industry trends and regulatory changes to inform strategic recommendations.
• Partner with senior leaders to implement compensation strategies aligned with Vanguard's total rewards philosophy.
• Advise HR partners and stakeholders on compensation strategies for change management and implementation.
• Provide leadership for complex analyses and talent scenarios.
• Support diagnostics of human capital issues where compensation may not solve root causes.
• Coach and develop compensation analysts and consultants.
• Participate in special projects and other duties.

Job description

Responsibilities

Serves as the subject matter expert for enterprise-wide programs and initiatives to senior leaders.

Develops compensation solutions that are aligned with talent strategies, emphasizing external competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory requirements.

Researches and analyzes external industry trends, global market intelligence, regulatory changes, competitive practices, and emerging compensation developments, incorporating insights and best practices into strategic recommendations and workforce programs aligned with enterprise talent objectives.

Partners with senior leaders to develop and implement compensation strategies and programs that align Vanguard's total rewards philosophy with business needs.

Advises and consults with team members, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders on compensation strategies and programs for successful change management, implementation, and maintenance.

Provides leadership and expertise to highly complex analyses and talent scenarios.

Supports diagnostics of human capital issues, providing perspective where compensation may or may not solve the root-cause.

Coaches and contributes to the development of compensation analysts and consultants.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Eight years related work experience, with at least five years of Compensation experience.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Graduate degree preferred.

Previous Compensation Consulting experience preferred.

Previous experience designing talent strategies preferred.

Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients.

To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives.

To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team.

From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.

We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals.

We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.