Principal Compensation Partner

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

This position uses expert level compensation knowledge to collaborate with business leaders and executives on compensation programs that will support the achievement of business objectives, while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Monitors data trends to ensure program effectiveness and makes recommendations for changes to ensure alignment with overall strategies. Provides subject matter expertise on projects that have an enterprise-wide impact. Serves as the point of escalation for highly complex compensation solutions.

• Business Strategy - Develops and executes complex strategies that support the compensation philosophy. Monitors all compensation programs, policies, and processes for continued alignment with business and strategic goals, recommending adjustments when needed. Collaborates with top level management to ensure developed solutions meet current and future business needs.
• Compensation Planning - Designs compensation structures and partners with key stakeholders to create variable compensation plans. Analyzes internal and external data, utilizing pricing tools, financial reports, and market surveys as needed. Provides leadership and oversight to planning efforts.
• Incentive Compensation Design - Designs, analyzes, and optimizes sales compensation and incentive programs that align pay with business objectives, drives sales performance, support organizational growth, and ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Program Management - Evaluates, implements, and manages enterprise-wide compensation programs, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Directs program delivery and communication with senior leadership and executives. Responsible for the success and performance of key incentive initiatives. May oversee projects associated with change management activities.
• Pricing Expertise - Offers consultative guidance at the highest level of industry and organizational expertise. Acts as a resource to senior management, executives, and wider business units on all aspects of compensation.

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Compensation, Human Resources, Finance OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Compensation, Human Resources, Finance

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent consulting, influencing, collaboration and partnering abilities with business executives/leaders and HR partners in a dynamic environment.
• Compensation or Variable Pay Program Design and Governance in areas of Wealth Management, Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking or directly related discipline
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and data/information management skills.
• Strong technical skills; Advanced MS Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft applications
• Experience with Workday, Pay factors and UKG

Preferred Qualifications:

• Compensation consulting experience within financial services, preferably within a large financial institution
• Broad-based compensation experience
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work independently on assigned duties while successfully collaborating in a team friendly environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are important as multi-tasking is essential.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $165,000 and $250,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.