Senior Compensation Partner

Wheels, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheels, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Senior Compensation Partner to shape reward strategies and advise leaders on pay decisions. You’ll lead annual cycles, design salary structures, and oversee incentive programs while ensuring equity and compliance.

You’ll partner with the People Team to balance market data, internal equity, and guidelines, turning insights into practical recommendations across multiple compensation programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in compensation, benefits, or HR, including experience as a Compensation Analyst.
• Experience using Payfactors and Workday, including compensation planning and job profile or compensation data configuration.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills with ability to explain complex findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of pay transparency, pay equity, and FLSA requirements.
• Judgment to handle sensitive pay information with discretion and offer thoughtful advice.
• Collaborative approach with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience welcome.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or WorldatWork credential preferred; HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on pay decisions with People Team and leaders for hires, promotions, transfers, reorganizations, and role changes.
• Deliver the annual compensation cycle with budgets, planning tools, and manager guidance for merit, bonus, and salary planning.
• Shape job and pay structures including market pricing, salary structures, grades, and career paths; advise on job descriptions and FLSA classifications.
• Run and improve Wheels Rewards, manage vendor and budgets, and analyze participation.
• Turn data into decisions by building reports and cost scenarios for programs and headcount plans.
• Maintain Workday configurations for job profiles and compensation data; support pay equity reviews.
• Develop total rewards statements and training on compensation and bonus planning.

Skills

Compensation experience

Analytics

Pay transparency

FLSA knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Payfactors

Workday

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Compensation Partner Help shape how Wheels rewards its people. At Wheels, compensation is more than a set of numbers. It helps us recognize contributions, make thoughtful pay decisions, and build programs employees and leaders can trust. We’re looking for a Senior Compensation Partner who enjoys solving complex problems, finding the story in data, and turning sound analysis into practical advice.

What you’ll do

• Advise on pay decisions. Partner with People Team and business leaders on compensation for new hires, promotions, transfers, reorganizations, and changing roles, balancing market data, internal equity, and company guidelines.
• Deliver the annual compensation cycle. Build budget models, planning tools, and manager guidance for merit, bonus, and salary planning. Support the design, administration, and auditing of annual and sales incentive plans.
• Shape our job and pay structures. Lead market pricing; maintain salary structures, grades, job levels, and career paths; and provide guidance on job descriptions, evaluations, and FLSA classifications. Manage compensation survey submissions and vendor relationships.
• Run and improve Wheels Rewards. Manage the recognition platform and vendor, budgets, awards, badges, and participant support. Analyze participation and spending to recommend program improvements.
• Turn data into decisions. Build reports and cost scenarios for compensation programs, new hires, promotions, reorganizations, and headcount plans. Explain findings and recommend practical next steps.
• Maintain reliable systems and practices. Configure and audit Workday job profiles, compensation plans, grades, and data loads. Support pay equity reviews and compensation compliance across the states where we operate.
• Help people understand their rewards. Develop total rewards statements, employee communications, manager resources, and training on compensation and bonus planning.

What you bring

• At least five years of experience in compensation, benefits, or HR, including experience as a Compensation Analyst.
• Experience using Payfactors and Workday, including compensation planning and job profile or compensation data configuration.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to explain complex findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of pay transparency, pay equity, and FLSA requirements.
• The judgment to handle sensitive pay information with discretion and offer thoughtful advice when decisions are complex.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is welcome.
• A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other WorldatWork credential is preferred, and HR certification is a plus.

How we work at Wheels

Our Core Values shape how we work together and how we serve our customers:

• Integrity: Act with honesty and do the right thing.
• One Team: Treat others with dignity and respect and contribute to an inclusive, accountable team.
• Innovation: Look for better ways to work, create, and solve problems.
• Customer Success: Keep customer and driver success at the center of the work.

Our cultural attributes bring those values to life in how we work every day:

• Discipline Drives Quality | Plan the Trip: Be intentional, plan ahead, and set a high bar for quality.
• Intellectually Curious | Fuel Your Minds: Ask questions, challenge assumptions, explore what’s possible, and keep developing your craft.
• Commit and Deliver | Own It: Take responsibility from discovery through delivery and follow through on commitments.
• Relationships Matter | Share the Ride: Build trust and strong partnerships because great solutions are built together.

Work environment and schedule

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

Work arrangement: Hybrid professional office environment [expected in-office 3 days a week, with one day being Wednesday]

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Travel: Some travel may be required

Physical demands may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling as needed to perform essential job functions.

DISCLAIMER Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Benefits

Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care.

Pay Range: 94,000 - 111,000 The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

EEO Statement

Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening. Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Wheels applies AI-based analysis to application materials to help assess fitness for hire for the specific job being applied for and to recommend job postings that align with the candidate’s skills, by comparing the candidate’s skills to the characteristics and qualifications listed in job postings and/or criteria established by Wheels’ hiring team.

Wheels is Committed to Making Our Organization One of the Best Places to Work

As one of the largest fleet management companies in North America, Wheels features a portfolio of 900,000+ vehicles under management across the continent, a global alliance in 61 countries, and a client base that consists of some of the best-known businesses in the world. No matter the industry type or business size, we’re proud to work across sales and service fleets, trucks and equipment, and last mile delivery to ensure we power your potential. The culture at Wheels is the secret to our 80+ years of success. And the reason people choose to join — and stay with — our team. When you join the team, you'll work with professionals who are passionate, friendly and smart. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, combined with the encouragement to continuously learn and grow. From day one, we invest in your long-term development through annual performance goals and reviews, educational and wellness programs, awards and celebrations, and more.

10 years average employee tenure 10 times recognized as one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 50+ health, wellness and engagement benefits 2,500+ online learning programs Wheels is Invested in the Well-being of the Community and the World We Inhabit Diversity: Wheels deeply values the strength of diversity both in the communities we serve and our own employee base. This includes treating everyone as equal, respecting and valuing diversity, providing equal opportunity and fostering a safe space to work. Community: We are heavily involved in the communities where we operate. We offer opportunities for employees to make a positive impact through mentorship and tutoring elementary school students, participating in blood drives, donating to United Way and other charitable organizations in the greater Chicagoland and Toronto areas. Sustainability: Wheels is actively committed to becoming a cleaner fleet management company through recycling programs, public transportation support and more. We Are Dedicated to the Safety and Health of our Employees Our employees are critical to delivering on our commitment to client success, which is why we offer a variety of programs focused on the health and wellness of our people. Wheels Fosters More Than Just Work Relationships We hire people who have a customer-focused mindset and a strong collaborative nature. Because at Wheels, customer service and teamwork don't just happen in the office. It is during the informal moments when employee trust is strengthened and friendships are made. We value these moments, which is why we host departmental contests, summer gatherings, family events, holiday celebrations and more. At Wheels, your well-being is our priority. As part of our commitment to your health and well-being, we’re proud to offer access to the Advocate Health Care Wellness Portal—a personalized platform designed to help you take charge of your health journey. The 2026 Wellness Program is designed to support you in achieving your personal health goals. Best of all, it’s flexible and fits into your busy lifestyle. This program is designed to support your overall well-being- physically, emotionally, and financially- by providing tools and incentives that encourage healthy living.