Senior Compensation Partner

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to lead strategic compensation initiatives across the organization. You will design and implement competitive programs, advise senior leaders, and drive annual compensation cycles with a focus on equity and performance.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and business units, mentor junior staff, analyze market data, and translate enterprise compensation philosophy into unit-level actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or finance; CCP/GRP preferred.
• 8+ years in compensation, HR, or related fields.
• Proven experience providing strategic compensation consulting to leadership.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise business unit leaders on compensation program design and market competitiveness.
• Partner with HR business partners to translate compensation philosophy into actionable strategies.
• Lead end-to-end compensation initiatives including merit and bonus processes.
• Analyze trends and benchmark data to inform program adjustments.
• Collaborate with Finance to align compensation with business objectives.
• Design innovative solutions for pay equity, development, and incentive pay.

Skills

Strategic compensation consulting

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP/GRP or relevant certification

Tools

Excel

PayScale

Mercer

Willis Towers Watson

HRIS

Job description

Overview

Senior Compensation Partner plays a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance and expert consulting services on compensation programs across the organization. This role partners closely with internal business unit leaders, HR Business Partners and other HR COEs to design, develop, and implement competitive and equitable compensation strategies that align with the company’s goals and workforce needs. The Senior leads and manages complex compensation projects and/or programs, drives annual compensation processes, and supports cross-functional initiatives to ensure compensation programs deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders and HR partners, providing strategic coaching and guidance on compensation program design, policy interpretation, and market competitiveness.
• Cultivate strong, consultative partnerships with business unit leaders to deeply understand their strategic priorities and talent needs; collaborate closely to translate enterprise-level compensation philosophy and programs into tailored, actionable strategies that support business objectives and drive alignment at the unit level.
• Lead end-to-end compensation projects and/or programs including new initiative development, major enhancements, and annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, etc.).
• Analyze compensation trends, benchmark data, and internal pay practices to recommend program adjustments that support talent attraction, retention, and engagement.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure the alignment of compensation strategies with business objectives.
• Design and implement innovative compensation solutions tailored to specific business needs, including pay equity, job development, attraction/retention challenges, and incentive pay strategies.
• Manage communication and training efforts to ensure stakeholders understand compensation decisions and program changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of compensation processes.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in compensation-related initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Ensure the execution of salary reviews, promotion reviews, pay adjustments and other compensation-related transactions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in compensation practices.
• Utilize advanced data analysis tools to interpret complex compensation data and present findings and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in their development and project work.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to create competitive and effective compensation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in compensation, HR, or related field preferably within corporate or consulting environments.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic compensation consulting and partnering with business leaders.
• Advanced project management skills with experience leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Expertise in compensation design methodologies, market analysis, job evaluation, and pay structure management.
• Advanced or expert communication, influence, and presentation skills to engage effectively with all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, compensation data platforms (e.g., PayScale, Mercer, Willis Towers Watson), and HRIS.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations.

Additional Information

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
• 9999 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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