Job Description
As an integral member of the Global Compensation team, the Manager, Compensation position provides consulting and analytical support of global compensation activities related to job evaluation, salary analysis and pay equity, incentive plan design and administration, and project execution. Position will execute moderate to complex project tasks in accordance with developed project plans. This position will support Marriott’s compensation philosophy and programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, strong programmatic governance and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related professional area, from an accredited university; 4 + years of progressive compensation analysis, incentive design and compensation administration experience including compliance with relevant state and federal laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Demonstrated experience interacting effectively as a team member/consultant with all levels of associates.
- Proven ability to independently identify and analyze problems/issues, assess risk, evaluate alternative potential solutions and recommend a course of action.
- Ability to perform independently under limited supervision.
- Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.
- Oracle HCM and Incentive Compensation is preferred.
- Salary Survey experience is preferred.
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
- Provides on-going and timely compensation consulting expertise regarding management and non-management compensation related tasks in working with designated clients (disciplines, geographies, businesses). This includes job leveling, Exempt/Non-Exempt FLSA testing, salary analysis, survey participation, incentive design, project participation and aiding business partners in making informed compensation decisions in compliance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
- Researches, compiles and analyzes market data, salary surveys, compensation trends and relevant internal data to effectively make recommendations for customer groups to support informed, data driven compensation decisions. Independently builds data models and spreadsheets to support decisions related to the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of compensation programs including providing alternatives to consider and recommendations for action.
- Conducts job evaluations using market data and internal leveling practices as needed for new and revised positions. Tracks and maintains survey matches and final leveling in an internal tracking system.
- Participates in a variety of assigned compensation projects through the development and implementation process. Manages the attainment of milestones of the project plans by working and coordinating with team members and key stakeholders. Partners with manager to analyze, solution, and resolve complex project issues.
- Participates as needed in efforts related to the design of incentives plans to support the compensation team. This includes incentive plan and supporting resource creation, plan posting and related job code maintenance. Responsibilities include interfacing with our HR vendor for plan document creation, systems requirements and support for incentive cycle execution.
- Participate in quarterly and annual bonus process for the assigned disciplines to ensure bonuses are processed timely and accurately. Provides the Compensation Operations team support in fielding questions and determining appropriateness of adjustments and exceptions throughout the cycles for assigned disciplines.
- Identifies issues which may evolve to be broader projects, such as those with an enterprise-wide scope. Partners with manager to analyze, solution and resolve complex issues.
- Prepares recommendations/options and presents to manager for support and direction.
- Works on cross-functional teams with members from a variety of disciplines including Human Resource, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Data Management, etc.
- Reporting and Analytics and Finance to solve business and process issues in an effective and timely manner.
- Responsible for own work and assists in contributing to team, department and/or business results.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click
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Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
Washington Applicants Only Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
