Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage compensation operations and processes across the corporation.
- Develop and direct compensation strategies and programs to achieve business objectives and respond to competitive labor market conditions.
- Collaborate with senior People Solutions and business leaders to:
- Evaluate and enhance the company's competitive position from a compensation perspective.
- Identify and recommend strategies to improve recruitment and retention.
- Ensure alignment of compensation objectives, policies, and practices with the company's rewards philosophy and other People Solutions initiatives.
- Investigate and resolve complex and sensitive compensation issues raised by senior management or escalated from staff.
- Oversee the integration of compensation programs and processes during acquisitions.
- Provide leadership for the company's rewards and recognition philosophy and tools.
- Partner with the HR Solutions team on significant job and market evaluation projects.
- Analyzes and recommends progressive approaches to lifecycle pay practices, including merit, equity, and salary structures.
- Design, implement, communicate, and evaluate short-term incentive and bonus plans to motivate and reward employees.
- Select and manage department staff, set performance standards, conduct performance reviews, and manage salary decisions.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Accounting, or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; OR 14 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS degree with 8+ years of experience in a related discipline; or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in a related discipline.
- Experience in telecommunications or media.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification.
USD 144,900.00 - 241,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
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For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.
Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.
As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.
Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
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