Senior Manager, Compensation & Pay Equity Strategy

AON PLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to design, implement, and govern compensation programs aligned with the firm's talent strategy and global pay equity agenda. This role partners with People Organization, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to advise on complex compensation matters and drive fair, market-competitive pay decisions.

You will lead market pricing analyses, budget planning, and governance of pay practices, while supporting global compensation programs, annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of industry experience.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience in a large, complex organization.
• Experience advising senior leaders and People Business partners on complex compensation matters.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and recommendations.
• Experience with global compensation programs and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting pay equity initiatives and pay transparency requirements.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with HR technology platforms (Workday, compensation planning tools, pay equity platforms).

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on compensation decisions including hiring, promotions, job changes, market adjustments, retention programs, and incentive opportunities.
• Conduct complex compensation analyses and develop recommendations balancing market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support the development, implementation, and governance of compensation programs, policies, and practices.
• Partner with Finance and People Organization leadership to evaluate compensation-related costs and workforce planning implications.
• Lead and support salary, bonus, and long-term incentive planning activities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations related to budget allocation, salary increase planning, pay differentiation, and compensation outcomes.
• Assess compensation trends and identify risks, opportunities, and emerging issues throughout the compensation cycle.
• Support the execution of global pay equity strategy and governance framework.
• Partner with internal collaborators and external advisors on pay equity analyses and remediation planning.
• Conduct pay equity reviews and statistical analyses to identify and address potential pay disparities.
• Assess evolving regulatory requirements and other global pay transparency and reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing materials for executive leadership, governance committees, and Board-level discussions regarding pay equity and transparency initiatives.
• Help establish sustainable processes and controls supporting ongoing pay equity compliance and reporting obligations.
• Support governance and maintenance of the Global Career Framework and job architecture.
• Conduct market pricing analyses and evaluate competitiveness of salary structures and compensation programs.
• Ensure alignment between compensation decisions, job architecture, and market practices.
• Ensure compensation decisions and programs align with internal policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Identify compensation-related risks and recommend mitigation plans.
• Support audits, governance reviews, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain appropriate controls over compensation processes and data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Executive presentations

Advising senior leaders

Global pay equity knowledge

Strategic business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Compensation planning tools

Pay equity platforms

Job description

Aon plc is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to design, implement, and govern compensation programs aligned with the firm's talent strategy and global pay equity agenda. This role partners with People Organization, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to advise on complex compensation matters and drive fair, market-competitive pay decisions.

You will lead market pricing analyses, budget planning, and governance of pay practices, while supporting global compensation programs, annual