GRAND RAPIDS, MI, USA
9 days ago
Director, Compensation

About Acrisure

Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more.

Acrisure employs over 19,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 22 countries and have grown from $38 million to $4.8 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary:

The Director of Compensation plays a strategic role in creating fair, transparent, and competitive compensation strategies that align with the company’s context - merger and acquisition activity, high degrees of organizational change and business-line complexity and diversity. This involves carefully assessing critical talent segments to maximize the impact of the money (compensation) the organization spends on attracting and retaining talent.  

Responsibilities (list of main duties and responsibilities in role):

Collaborate and provide subject matter expertise in the administration of compensation activities to include, but not be limited to, annual salary review programs, compensation survey analysis and management, policy and procedures development, and ongoing compensation and total rewards education for managers and team members. Analyze trends in compensation-related strategies and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making. Lead market analysis and benchmarking activities. Oversee the design and maintenance of job architecture strategies, including the analysis and integration of acquired organizations’ structures. Performing regular audits of compensation practices to ensure compliance. Generating reports on compensation data, trends, and performance.  Working with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to compensation.  Implement and manage compensation management systems and related technologies. Provide leadership and direction to compensation professionals aligned with the respective business units and/or talent segments and ensure optimal compensation consulting and support services are available. Effectively utilize competitive intelligence and market data to proactively address compensation challenges that impact the business and maintain a long-term vision and planning perspective. Provide guidance and support to HR business partners and managers on compensation-related inquiries and decisions. Manage a team of compensation professionals - set clear expectations, provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and address challenges, as well as foster a positive and productive work environment.  Keep current with emerging trends and best practices in the field of compensation by attending conferences and events, reading industry publications, and engaging with professional networks. May collaborate with Leadership to design and administer an Executive Compensation program. May collaborate with HR and leadership teams to design short and long-term incentive programs that motivate employee engagement and performance. 

Minimum Requirements

Technology Skills: 

Expertise in compensation analysis and benchmarking tools. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools. Familiarity with HRIS and compensation management systems, ideally Workday and PayFactors. 

Other Qualifications: 

Strong knowledge of compensation trends, practices, and regulations. Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and salary survey participation. Analytical thinker with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and present insights to influence senior leadership. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly. Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization. Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and engaging effective teams. Demonstrated integrity, accountability, self-awareness and strong work ethic. 

Required Education/Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in compensation management, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful compensation programs. Preferred: Certification in compensation management (e.g., CCP) or related field. Preferred: Experience in a high-growth environment, enabling the rapid maturing of organizational compensation practices. 

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Benefits and Perks:

Competitive compensationFlexible vacation policy and paid holidays, plus paid sick time offMedical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability insurance (short-term and long-term), Pet InsuranceEmployee-paid supplemental insurance optionsCompany-paid group life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscriptionVested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programsFSA, HSA and commuter benefits optionsPaid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefitsCareer growth and learning…and so much more!

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

​Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.  California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at www.Acrisure.com/privacy/caapplicant.
 

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