Strategic Compensation Partner (US & Bermuda)

Markel Corporation

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 277,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel is seeking an experienced Compensation Partner to support our US insurance business. You will act as a strategic advisor on compensation philosophy, market competitiveness, and pay programs, partnering with HRBPs and leaders to drive equity and performance.

The role requires strong analytics, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Workday and benchmarking tools. Location is US-based with enterprise-wide compensation responsibilities and potential incentives.

Qualifications

8–10 years of progressive experience in Compensation.
5+ years in business partnering or consulting.
Experience with complex total rewards plans and awards.
Strong communication and presentation skills; able to message HR processes persuasively.
Advanced Excel modeling and executive-level data interpretation.

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic compensation advisor to leaders, HRBPs, and managers; advise on philosophy, market competitiveness, and programs.
Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using multiple survey sources to develop competitive pay recommendations.
Prepare compensation recommendations for promotions, reorganizations, offers, and complex decisions.
Collaborate with HRBPs and leaders on job evaluation and leveling within the career framework.
Develop analyses and present findings to support compensation strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Create compensation analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to track pay competitiveness and program effectiveness.
Champion new technologies to modernize compensation operations and enhance stakeholder experience.