At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.
** This role collaborates heavily with Central Time teams. We’re open to U.S. applicants whose working hours are within one hour of Central Time.**
Essentials Functions:
Leads annual merit and off-cycle compensation processes, including data validation, testing and reporting.
Supports full life cycle incentive and recognition programs.
Proactively meets with leaders and HRBPs to understand workforce plans, talent needs, and financial constraints for assigned business units.
Presents recommendations with clear trade‑offs, ROI, and risk/compliance considerations.
Monitors outcomes and feedback; iterates programs and guidelines to improve fairness, competitiveness, and simplicity.
Conducts market pricing and program prevalence analysis of base pay, incentive, recognition and other programs.
Performs analysis and maintenance of salary structures and geographic pay zones.
Designs and delivers compensation education for HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and people leaders on compensation principles, program changes, and market trends.
Develops and supports manager toolkits and communication materials for total rewards.
Leads complex compensation projects, performs detailed analysis, and presents recommendations.
Provides compensation consulting for assigned departments (director level and below).
Leads the creation, revision, and governance of job descriptions to ensure strong job architecture.
Guides job evaluations, communications evaluation outcomes, and provides recommendations on pay implications.
Configures and maintains MarketPay and Workday compensation modules. Identifies opportunities for automation and process improvement.
Ensures compliance with compensation laws, regulations, and internal controls, including FLSA exemption analysis and pay transparency requirements.
Performs pay equity analysis as applicable.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent relevant work experience
Five years of experience in compensation or related experience
Experience in the insurance industry preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent knowledge of compensation terminology, market pricing, and compensation compliance
Strong knowledge of compensation management in HRIS, preferably Workday
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to elicit relevant information and make recommendations
Advanced Excel skills; experience with MarketPay and Workday a plus
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with strong business acumen
The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:
$78,726 - $108,771 or $87,008 - $119,646A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.
For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers.
Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.
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EMC Insurance Companies is among the top 60 insurance organizations in the country based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,500 employees. The company was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, EMC provides property and casualty insurance products and services throughout the United States and writes reinsurance contracts worldwide. Operating under the trade name EMC Insurance Companies, Employers Mutual Casualty Company and one or more of its affiliated companies is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
