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A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$64,059 / year median in the U.S.
+2% projected growth
Job Description
JR-202618435
- Job Description
Role Responsibilities:
- Support compensation-related processes in Workday and related HR systems, including: Enter, update, and maintain employee and compensation-related data with a high degree of accuracy Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support compensation planning, analysis, and operational review Assist with testing, validation, and documentation for configuration changes, system updates, and process enhancements Perform routine data quality reviews and audits for Executive Compensation and Compensation Operations, including: Identify discrepancies, research root causes, and coordinate with appropriate team members to support timely resolution Maintain clear documentation of findings, resolutions, process steps, and audit-related support materials Support annual and off-cycle compensation cycles by: + Preparing templates, trackers, checklists, and process materials to support cycle readiness and execution + Monitoring progress against established timelines, milestones, and deliverables + Compiling, organizing, and validating data, reports, and materials for leadership reviews and approvals Provide administrative and operational support to the team, including: Scheduling and coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and follow-up documentation Maintaining team process documentation, standard operating procedures, and job aids Organizing shared drives, SharePoint sites, and team repositories while supporting version control and document governance During peak compensation cycles, assume increased ownership of defined workstreams by: Serving as the primary contact for assigned tasks, reports, or process components Proactively identifying and escalating risks, issues, dependencies, and timing concerns to the supervisor Recommending improvements to templates, checklists, trackers, and recurring process tools Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by: + Identifying opportunities to streamline recurring tasks, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort + Documenting and sharing best practices, including creating or updating job aids and reference materials as needed + Supporting small projects, pilots, or initiatives related to process, reporting, or tool enhancements •
Requirements:
- 1-3 years experience working in compensation planning Strong systems knowledge & background - Workday knowledge strongly preferred Learning agility Comprehensive working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
Compensation:
- The compensation information is a good faith estimate only.
Bonus Potential:
An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. +Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.- About GM
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