JOB SUMMARY
As an integral member of the Global Compensation team, the Manager, Compensation (Flex) position provides consulting and analytical support for designated compensation activities related to job evaluation, salary analysis and pay equity, incentive plan design and administration, and project execution. Position will execute moderate to complex project tasks in accordance with developed project plans. This position will support Marriott’s compensation philosophy and programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, strong programmatic governance and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related professional area, from an accredited university; 4 + years of progressive compensation analysis, incentive design and compensation administration experience including compliance with relevant state and federal laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Demonstrated experience interacting effectively as a team member/consultant with all levels of associates.
- Proven ability to independently identify and analyze problems/issues, assess risk, evaluate alternative potential solutions and recommend a course of action.
- Ability to perform independently under limited supervision.
- Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.
- Oracle HCM and Incentive Compensation is preferred.
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Salary Survey experience is preferred.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
- Provides compensation consulting expertise and analytical support for designated projects and priority initiatives including job leveling, Exempt/Non-Exempt FLSA testing, salary analysis, survey participation, incentive design, project participation and aiding business partners in making informed compensation decisions in compliance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
- Researches, compiles and analyzes market data, salary surveys, compensation trends and relevant internal data to effectively make recommendations for customer groups to support informed, data driven compensation decisions. Independently builds data models and spreadsheets to support decisions related to the effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency of compensation programs including providing alternatives to consider and recommendations for action.
- Conducts job evaluations using market data and internal leveling practices as needed for new and revised positions. Tracks and maintains survey matches and final leveling in an internal tracking system.
- Supports assigned compensation projects through the development and implementation process. Manages the attainment of milestones of the project plans by working and coordinating with team members and key stakeholders. Partners with manager to analyze, solution, and resolve complex project issues.
- Participate in quarterly and annual bonus process for the assigned disciplines to ensure bonuses are processed timely and accurately. Provides the Compensation Operations team support in fielding questions and determining appropriateness of adjustments and exceptions throughout the cycles for assigned disciplines.
- Prepares recommendations/options and presents to manager for support and direction.
- Works on cross-functional teams with members from a variety of disciplines including Human Resource, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Data Management, Reporting and Analytics and Finance to solve business and process issues in an effective and timely manner.
- Supports the delivery of specific Global Compensation Consulting projects and may shift focus across initiatives based on project priorities, business requirements, and implementation timelines.
- Responsible for own work and assists in contributing to team, department and/or business results.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.
- Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
- Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
- Building and Contributing to Teams - Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
- Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
- Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
- Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
- Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
- Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
- Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
- Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.
- Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
- Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.
- Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
- Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
- Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
- Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Reading Comprehension – Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related professional area, from an accredited university
- 4 or more years of progressive compensation analysis, incentive design, and compensation administration experience
- Experience with compliance with relevant state and federal compensation laws
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience interacting effectively as a team member or consultant with associates at all levels
- Ability to independently identify and analyze problems, assess risk, evaluate solutions, and recommend action
- Ability to work independently under limited supervision
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Oracle HCM and Incentive Compensation experience
- Salary survey experience
Marriott International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marriott International and has not been reviewed or approved by Marriott International .
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests a 100% 401(k) match up to 5% of pay is a notable strength for U.S. associates. This matching structure is portrayed as reliable and beneficial for long-term savings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests broad wellness offerings, mental-health resources, EAP, and TakeCare programs contribute to a comprehensive package. Travel discounts for employees and eligible family are frequently highlighted as a standout lifestyle perk.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests eight weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and childcare discounts provide meaningful family support. These offerings are presented as accessible for eligible U.S. associates.
Marriott International Insights
What We Do
Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains. Please find more information about Marriott International’s job application process and approved email address domains here: http://www.careers.marriott.com/tips-for-applying/
