Senior Compensation Advisor

Posted 9 Days Ago
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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
102K-154K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Consult with business leaders and HR partners to design and implement competitive compensation programs. Lead compensation projects, analyze market data, manage merit and incentive cycles, support recognition programs, and configure HRIS reporting (Workday) to enable data-driven pay decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Are you a strategic HR professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions? Do you excel at using data to shape compensation recommendations and influence business decisions? Join our Compensation team at Freddie Mac, where your expertise in compensation will help drive competitive pay strategies and support organizational success.

As a Senior Compensation Advisor, you will play a key role in consulting with stakeholders, leading high-impact projects, and supporting recognition and compensation initiatives that influence our total rewards philosophy and help us attract and retain top talent. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact, work on strategic projects, and advance your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Our Impact:
  • We partner with business leaders and HR partners to develop and implement competitive, innovative and market driven compensation programs.
  • Our team consults on pay strategies that support Freddie Mac’s mission, drive employee engagement, and ensure our rewards remain market-leading.
  • We deliver solutions and insights that help the organization attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
  • Our team leverages advanced expertise in Workday to create analytical reports, test and implement program enhancements, and configure and deliver the annual merit and incentive payout cycle, ensuring efficient and accurate compensation processes.
Your Impact:
  • Advise business leaders and HR partners by delivering actionable compensation consulting, enabling informed talent and pay decisions.
  • Lead and manage significant compensation projects that improve pay programs, processes, or policies, driving measurable business results.
  • Support and enhance employee recognition programs, contributing to a culture of engagement and performance.
  • Strengthen our compensation programs by ensuring timely and accurate compensation planning, market data analysis, and survey submissions, helping maintain Freddie Mac’s competitive position in the market.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5–7 years of compensation experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demanding projects
  • Proficiency in compensation administration using HR information systems (e.g., Workday)
  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or commitment to pursuing certification preferred
Keys to Success in this Role:
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Curiosity and initiative to explore new technologies—including AI—to improve compensation processes and decision-making
  • Analytical mindset and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and accurate work
  • Collaborative approach, building effective partnerships across HR, business units, and cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations
  • Adaptability and resourcefulness in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Commitment to continuous learning and growth within the compensation field

Candidate will be expected to demonstrate Excel skills during the hiring process.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants:  Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.

Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $102,000 - $154,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of compensation experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Proficiency in compensation administration using HR information systems (e.g., Workday)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demanding projects
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or commitment to pursuing certification

Freddie Mac Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freddie Mac and has not been reviewed or approved by Freddie Mac.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision insurance are consistently described as core offerings, supported by disability and life insurance coverage. Wellbeing support is reinforced through resources like a wellness center and related health programs.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout element, including a 401(k) with a strong match structure and additional retirement-related features. Profit sharing and pension-plan references further increase the perceived depth of long-term financial support.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-oriented benefits are described as extensive, including paid leave for new mothers and parental leave for spouses/domestic partners. Fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and back-up child/elder care add practical support across multiple family needs.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
9,809 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

Freddie Mac is serving America’s homebuyers, homeowners and renters by financing the creation and preservation of more affordable homeownership and rental opportunities, providing liquidity, stability and affordability to the housing market. We are Making Home Possible for families across the nation.

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