Compensation Consultant, International Division

Human Resources (HR) at Vanguard enables thriving crew, an inclusive culture, and lasting client impact.  Achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining highly engaged crew members while delivering with efficiency and excellence.  Within HR, the Total Rewards (TR) team is responsible for the delivery of financial, physical, and personal wellness to crew members across the globe.

The Compensation Consultant; International Division will join the team and deliver strategic compensation consultation across our international businesses.  You will work with a variety of global partners (Compensation and broader HR team members and senior business leaders) to support the development of critical analyses and presentation materials.  You will partner closely with regionally based HR teams to drive the execution of our pay strategies globally, and be the focal point for global coordination across our global divisions and the regions they operate within. Your focus will be on coordinating and supporting core offers including year-end compensation planning and benchmarking processes as well as regionally specific strategic needs.
 

What it Takes

• Strong stakeholder and planning management and frequent collaboration to execute flawlessly in a heavily matrixed work environment.
• Adaptability to navigate ambiguous problems and drive toward recommended solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to summarize complex concepts with clear and succinct writing and/or data visualization. Prior compensation experience, preferably supporting international teams/businesses in a matrixed global setting.
• Advanced analytics excel capabilities.

In this role you will

• Act as a lead compensation expert to advise divisional senior management on aligning the pay programs, policies and procedures with organizational goals. Implements creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs.
• Ensure the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and regulations compliance, recommending timely revisions when needed, and keeping senior managers informed of any updated policies.
• Oversee the data within the HRIS to ensure the accuracy of compensation information including merit and incentive calculations, approvals for award payments, and payment records.
• Manage job evaluations, salary surveys, and all analytical reporting to prepare recommendations and determine pay strategies and implementation based on findings. Owns market competitive benchmarking for defined business area and its application to compensation practices and strategies.
• Coach and contribute to the development of fellow compensation analysts.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years related work experience, with at least two years of Compensation experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree nice to have.
• Progress toward CCP preferred.
• Prior consultative experience in the HR or Compensation space is preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.