Strategic Compensation Leader

Navy Federal Credit Union; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to guide compensation strategy across the organization, partnering with HR, finance, and business leaders to design equitable, market-competitive programs. The role leads complex projects, oversees annual processes, and drives data-driven decisions.

Ideal candidates bring extensive analytics, stakeholder influence, and a track record of implementing pay strategies across multi-location teams.

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.

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 partnerships with business unit leaders to translate enterprise compensation philosophy into tailored, actionable strategies.
• Lead end-to-end compensation projects including new initiatives, major enhancements, and annual processes (merit, bonus).
• Analyze compensation trends, benchmark data, and internal pay practices to recommend program adjustments for talent attraction and retention.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and leaders to align compensation strategies with business objectives.
• Design and implement innovative compensation solutions for pay equity, development, incentives, and retention.
• Manage communication and training to ensure stakeholder understanding of decisions and changes.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency, scalability, and outcomes of compensation processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams in compensation initiatives ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Ensure execution of salary reviews, promotions, pay adjustments and other transactions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in compensation practices.
• Utilize data analysis tools to interpret compensation data and present 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 compensation solutions.

Skills

Strategic compensation consulting

Executive stakeholder partnering

Project management

Compensation design methodologies

Communication & presentation

Excel proficiency

Compensation data platforms

HRIS

Advanced analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance; CCP/GRP preferred

Job description

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to guide compensation strategy across the organization, partnering with HR, finance, and business leaders to design equitable, market-competitive programs. The role leads complex projects, oversees annual processes, and drives data-driven decisions.

Ideal candidates bring extensive analytics, stakeholder influence, and a track record of implementing pay strategies across multi-location teams.