Senior Compensation Governance Consultant: Total Rewards

Truist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist is seeking a senior HR risk governance professional based in Charlotte, NC to lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across HR programs. You will design and implement controls, monitor risk posture, and deliver reporting to executives to ensure regulatory compliance.

In-office role, 5 days a week, not sponsoring visa applicants. The ideal candidate will guide HR policy updates, supervise audits, and mentor teams while coordinating with executive committees on risk oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of HR risk management experience.
• Deep expertise in HR risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and control environments.
• Proven ability to manage large projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Directs identification, assessment, and mitigation of HR risks.
• Develops, implements, and manages HR risk monitoring processes.
• Provides detailed internal and external reporting on HR risk posture.
• Collaborates with HR teams to embed risk practices in HR operations.
• Directs audits and compliance reviews related to HR governance.

Skills

HR risk management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Manages large human resources governance projects and programs and directs the identification, assessment, and mitigation of HR‑specific risks to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain effective control environments. Leads the design and implementation of processes to monitor, report, and manage HR risks, providing critical insights to support organizational risk posture and compliance.

For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration‑related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to:

• H-1B,
• F-1 OPT
• F-1 STEM OPT
• F-1 CPT
• J-1
• TN-1
• TN-2
• E-3
• O-1
• Future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status

LOCATION: Please note that candidate must be located in the following location: Charlotte, NC

Truist 'in office' requirement is 5 days per week. No full remote or relocation assistance available at this time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Works to achieve operational targets with substantial impact on the human resources governance job area results.
2. Directs the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks specific to HR functions.
3. Develops, implements, and manages processes and procedures to monitor and manage HR risks.
4. Conducts comprehensive risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and control testing to safeguard HR assets and data.
5. Provides detailed internal and external reporting on HR risk posture and regulatory compliance.
6. Collaborates with HR teams and business partners to embed risk management practices into HR operations.
7. Advises on updates to HR policies and controls in response to regulatory changes and risk assessments.
8. Directs audits and compliance reviews related to HR governance activities.
9. Coaches and mentors HR teams and stakeholders on risk management best practices and compliance requirements.
10. Manages continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR governance processes and controls.
11. Manages large HR governance projects.

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work‑related experience.
2. Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in HR risk management and controls or related human resources functions.
3. Deep expertise in HR risk frameworks and assessments, regulatory compliance, and control environments.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage large projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience supporting executive‑level committees, including Compensation or Incentive Compensation Committees, through meeting preparation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
2. Experience coordinating governance, regulatory, compliance, or other cross‑functional initiatives within a highly regulated environment.
3. Knowledge of compensation governance, including incentive compensation programs, wage and hour regulations, and policy oversight.
4. Advanced professional certifications in HR or risk management (e.g., SPHR, CCP, SHRM‑SCP).
5. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non‑temporary position for which you apply, based on full‑time or part‑time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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