Senior Specialist, Compensation

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

As part of our Human Resources team youll help us attract hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. Youll play a vital role in defining developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. Were seeking change leaders talent strategists employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams partners and businesses to do and be their best.

Ford Motor Company is in the midst of a historic transformation. At Ford you will experience a culture that blends the stability of an industry leader with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a tech startup all while making a real difference. You will join a diverse and inclusive Total Rewards team that values collaboration encourages bold thinking and empowers you to grow your skills and leadership potential.

In this position...

• The Senior Specialist Total Rewards-Compensation in support of a key high-tech area of the business and with limited supervision will be the expert on matters pertaining to Compensation advising HR and leaders and consulting with teams on salary structure competitiveness etc. to enhance attraction retention and satisfaction of the employees across the organization.
• The role will assist HR Business Partners managers and directors in the execution of Compensation programs such as compensation analysis design policy management etc. with fairness and consistency in a timely manner.

What youll do...

• Assist managers and directors in the execution of the organizations compensation programs including salary structures compensation policies and competitive analyses.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to ensure the companys pay practices remain competitive. Provides guidance on salary offers promotions retention and salary adjustments based on internal equity and external market data.
• Assist with interpreting relevant legislation and regulations to ensure compensation compliance and mitigate potential risks. Provides interpretation in areas where policy procedure or requirements are unclear.
• Participate in creating training materials and holding office hours to increase employee and management understanding and appreciation of compensation information and programs. Supports and trains internal partners such as People First (HR Administration Team) and Talent Acquisition teams on compensation policy and programs.
• Collaborate and consult with stakeholders across the enterprise (e.g. HR Business Partners Payroll legal talent acquisition etc.) to understand challenges and opportunities pertinent to compensation and to provide expertise/guidance. Generates insights and helps translate them into a plan for delivering actionable results.
• Own or assist in the project management and delivery of compensation-related special projects solutions and procedures to help address complex problems that are consistent with organizational objectives and long-term strategy.
• Provide analytical support for special projects such as compensation studies workforce trends etc. Collaborates with stakeholders to generate compensation reports and insights for HR and business leadership utilizing HRIS surveys and other data sources as well as various analytical tools like Excel and Power BI to gather and analyze compensation data.
• Assist with annual Compensation Planning Cycle administration and consulting for the U.S. (e.g. return from leaves special situations manual calculations auditing etc.)
• Demonstrate expertise in Total Rewards subjects such as compensation competitiveness employee engagement etc. along with a strong understanding of related concepts and principles. Coaches and guides stakeholders on matters related to Total Rewards.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree
• Technology/software industry experience required
• Minimum 5 years of work experience preferably in Total Rewards HR Business Partner role or a related field.
• Oracle HCM experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
• Flexible/adaptable/calm in fast-changing situations
• Working knowledge of compensation planning preferred
• Work Requirements:
  • Involves occasional (defined as one-third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping standing climbing walking etc. Many sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand-finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office or classroom equipment.

Even better you may have...

• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) (Preferred)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Preferred)
• Certified Compensation Professional (Preferred)
• Bachelors Degree (preferred) in Human Resources Organizational Development or any other related discipline
• Excel expertise strongly preferred

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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