W. L. Gore & Associates · 11 hours ago
Compensation Specialist
Delaware, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expW. L. Gore & Associates is seeking an experienced Global Compensation Business Partner to join their Global Total Rewards team. This role involves shaping and delivering compensation programs that support business strategy and enhance talent attraction and retention, requiring deep experience in data analytics and compensation systems.
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Responsibilities
Monitor market trends and conduct benchmarking and compensation analyses to ensure pay equity and external competitiveness aligned with the compensation philosophy
Partner with the Global Compensation Leader to leverage data-driven insights in developing recommendations for salary increase investments, merit matrices, and modeled compensation increases
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the compensation module and related fields in SAP SuccessFactors
Create tools, resources, and communication materials that reinforce understanding of the compensation philosophy, programs, and processes
Contribute to the planning and delivery of the annual compensation cycle, ensuring clarity, consistency, and engagement across HR and Leaders
Ensure compliance with internal policies and practices and applicable regulatory requirements across all regions
Provide compensation consultation to HR and the businesses, including guidance on offer development and effective use of compensation tools
Participate in cross-functional initiatives that advance Total Rewards strategies and align with Enterprise priorities
Administer short- and long-term incentive programs, ensuring accurate calculations, compliance with plan programs, effective communication to participants, and continuous process improvement
Foster collaboration within the global compensation team by sharing expertise, aligning on priorities, enabling cross-training, and ensuring continuous global coverage
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in compensation, with a strong understanding of compensation structures, market pricing, variable pay plans, and compensation systems
Advanced analytical and problem-solving experience with the ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations
Demonstrated business and financial acumen with the ability to link compensation strategy to organizational goals
Familiarity with job architecture frameworks, pay equity analysis, global compensation practices, and variable pay plans
Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities in a matrixed or global environment
Excellent attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
High proficiency in Excel
Ability to travel up to 5%
Preferred
World at Work CCP or GRP certification, or equivalent professional designation
Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Compensation, including system implementation or optimization
Experience with data visualization tools and creating dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
Ability to present data insights to a variety of audiences
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program
Benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being
Associate Stock Ownership Plan
Potential opportunities for 'profit-sharing'
Company
W. L. Gore & Associates
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bret Snyder
Chair and CEO
Jack Kramer
Vice President & CTO
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