Senior Manager, Global Compensation Strategy

Aon plc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Long‑term incentive awards

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aon plc is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to design, implement, and govern compensation programs aligned with our talent strategy and equity goals. You will collaborate with People Partners, Finance, and business leaders to guide decisions on hires, promotions, market adjustments, and incentives.

The role requires expertise in market pricing, executive-level communications, and global compensation governance, with a focus on data-driven insights and compliant practices across geographies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in compensation analysis, salary administration, market pricing, and annual compensation processes.
• Experience advising senior leaders and People Business partners on complex compensation matters.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to interpret large data sets.

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, internal equity, affordability, and business needs.
• 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.
• Support governance and maintenance of the Global Career Framework and job architecture.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Data analysis

Executive presentations

Workday

Advanced Excel

Market pricing

Global programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Aon plc is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to design, implement, and govern compensation programs aligned with our talent strategy and equity goals. You will collaborate with People Partners, Finance, and business leaders to guide decisions on hires, promotions, market adjustments, and incentives.

The role requires expertise in market pricing, executive-level communications, and global compensation governance, with a focus on data-driven insights and compliant practices across geographies.