Position Summary
The Compensation Training Specialist will design, administer, and conduct training for Leaders, HR partners and managers on compensation philosophy, compliance, practices, and systems. In collaboration with the Talent Development function, this role will utilize our learning systems, resources, and tools to leverage various training methods and track and report on training progress. This role will act as a consultant to the business to diagnose compensation training needs and implement learning solutions that align to our compensation strategy.
Major Responsibilities
Design and administer training on compensation philosophy, practices and systems for all levels of the organization
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Design training plans and materials to provide detailed and engaging compensation training for HR partners and hiring managers
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Ensure that training materials are up to date and aligned with current practice and regulations
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Create training materials for annual processes such as merit and bonus entry
Conduct training sessions for managers, leaders and HR partners
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Conduct in-person or virtual training sessions
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Create and provide alternative methods and modes of training
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Establish a training calendar and recommend modules/courses for various audiences
Act as a consultant to the business to diagnose training needs
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Provide recommendations on the types and methods of training based on organizational need
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Partner with the Talent Development function to utilize our learning systems to track and report out on training progress
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Use a variety of training tools and delivery methods to reach various audiences
Develop and maintain communications
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Create pay communications for HR and manager use
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Partner with management to ensure alignment to communication strategy
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Develop communications to support annual and ad hoc compensation processes
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or must have equivalent compensation or training experience
CCP required or the willingness to obtain within 1-2 years of entering the role
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
3 years of Training experience required
3 years of Compensation or HR experience strongly preferred
Strong training and development skills
Analytical skills preferred
Knowledge of compensation practices required
Tech-savvy with knowledge or ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS)
Strong ability to translate training needs into engaging training content required
Must have ability to create/recommend solutions that are compliant/within guidelines and support the goals/needs of the business
Ability to provide training consultation and/or be influential to all levels of management
High level of written and verbal communication skills accomplished in a clear, consistent manner required
Strong presentation skills, both in-person and remote
Requires high-level of personal integrity including keeping highly sensitive information confidential
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent compensation or training experience
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) required or willingness to obtain within 1-2 years
- PHR or SHRM-CP
- 3 years of training experience
- 3 years of compensation or HR experience
- Strong training and development skills
- Analytical skills
- Knowledge of compensation practices
- Ability to navigate and create content in a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Ability to translate training needs into engaging training content
- Ability to create/recommend compliant solutions aligned to business goals
- Ability to provide training consultation and influence all management levels
- High-level written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills (in-person and remote)
- Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Regular, predictable, full attendance
- Work required schedule and location, complete application, background check, and drug screening
Penske Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Penske Logistics and has not been reviewed or approved by Penske Logistics.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a 401(k) and, in some driver roles, a 100% company‑funded pension that provides strong long‑term value. These retirement features are described as rare and valuable within certain assignments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are part of the standard package, with some roles offering PTO starting on day one. Time‑off provisions are consistently presented alongside core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage are complemented by telemedicine, mental‑health support, and disability options. FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources contribute to broad healthcare coverage.
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What We Do
Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.
