Transform the future of compensation and benefits operations at JPMorgan Chase. The Global Compensation and Benefits Transformation Lead will drive strategic change and operational excellence in a high-impact role. Lead the creation of a robust operating model, leverage cutting-edge tools, and spearhead automation to enhance efficiency. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on our global organization and be part of a team committed to innovation and operational excellence.

As a Global Compensation & Benefits Transformation Lead within Employee Experience, your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic planning and hands-on execution. You'll start by collaborating with cross-functional and product teams to assess and help refine compensation and benefit processes, leveraging toolsets to drive efficiency and automation. Throughout the day, you'll lead projects, work hand in hand with operational teams, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders. This work is crucial as it directly impacts the firm's ability to attract and retain top talent, maintain compliance, and drive operational excellence in a high-risk area, ultimately contributing to the firm's overall success and innovation.

Job responsibilities 

Develop and implement a comprehensive operating model for Compensation operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Leverage existing tools and technologies to optimize compensation processes, while identifying opportunities for automation to reduce manual effort and minimize risk. Transition management, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure a smooth handover, maintaining service continuity, and addressing any operational challenges that arise during the transition period Oversee readiness of functions and partner with HR operational teams to execute a continuous change agenda of process improvement and simplification activities Partner and support change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies across the organization Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of compensation and benefit operations, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation and benefit operations, providing guidance and support to stakeholders at all levels of the organization Manage and lead projects, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and objectives Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and alignment with best practices

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in senior project and compensation / benefits based roles, with a strong focus on operational transformation and project management. Proven track record of leading complex transformation initiatives in a global organization. Strong understanding of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and regulatory requirements. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and alignment with best practices.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience with process improvement methodologies and experience with implementing intelligent automation tools, i.e UI Path and Alteryx Familiarity with global compensation and benefit practices and international regulatory requirements Operational experience in managing and optimizing compensation and benefit processes Advanced degree preferred