Senior Global Compensation Operations Specialist

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 81,700 - 112,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Senior Compensation Operations Analyst to support the administration and execution of global compensation programs. This role partners closely with Compensation, HRBPs, and other stakeholders to ensure compensation processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established controls.

The role oversees annual compensation cycles, data validation, reporting, audit support, and process improvements, with in-office collaboration requiring four

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Compensation, Compensation Operations, HR Operations, Payroll Operations, HRIS, or related functions.
• Experience supporting compensation programs, annual compensation cycles, incentive administration, or related operational processes.
• Strong analytical skills, including data validation, reconciliation, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience handling confidential information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute large-scale, global annual compensation processes including merit, incentive, and year-end compensation activities.
• Perform data validation, audits, reconciliations, and quality reviews to ensure compensation accuracy.
• Partner with Compensation, HR Systems, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to administer compensation programs and resolve issues.
• Support compensation system testing, UAT activities, and process enhancements.
• Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, job aids, and training materials.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses to support compensation operations and decision-making.
• Support SOX, audit, compliance, and governance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

HR systems

Reporting platforms

Job description

Ameriprise Financial is seeking a Senior Compensation Operations Analyst to support the administration and execution of global compensation programs. This role partners closely with Compensation, HRBPs, and other stakeholders to ensure compensation processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established controls.

The role oversees annual compensation cycles, data validation, reporting, audit support, and process improvements, with in-office collaboration requiring four