Compensation Manager

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The Manager, Compensation serves as both a strategic member of the Compensation Center of Excellence (CCOE) and a dedicated Regional Compensation Partner supporting multiple functions across regions. This role acts as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, business executives, Finance, and Talent Acquisition by providing compensation expertise, market insights, financial analysis, and data-driven recommendations that support the organization's talent and business objectives.

The role is responsible for leading compensation planning, job architecture, market pricing, analytics, budgeting, accrual reporting, workforce cost modeling, and compensation program administration within the supported region(s). The Manager, Compensation role partners closely with regional leadership to ensure compensation decisions align with Western Union's compensation philosophy, governance standards, and financial objectives while maintaining external competitiveness and internal equity.

As a Manager, Compensation, you will be responsible for...

Key responsibilities include:

•Serve as the primary compensation consultant for assigned business units, functions, and geographic regions.

•Partner with HR Business Partners, business leaders, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to develop compensation solutions aligned with business needs and compensation strategy.

•Provide guidance and recommendations on compensation actions including hiring, promotions, transfers, market adjustments, retention actions, and organizational changes.

•Review and present compensation recommendations to senior HR and business leadership.

•Lead compensation budget planning and forecasting activities

•Analyze compensation trends, pay positioning, salary structure effectiveness, range penetration, and workforce costs

•Lead regional execution of annual compensation review cycles, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and incentive planning

•Deliver Compensation training to people leaders across regions as part of the Annual Compensation Planning cycle.

•Develop guidelines, analytical support, and governance processes for compensation planning.

•Partner with HR and Finance to ensure effective execution and budget management.

•Monitor compensation outcomes and provide post-cycle analysis and recommendations.

•Lead job evaluation and leveling activities utilizing the organization's job architecture framework and evaluation methodology.

•Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analyses for new and existing positions.

•Mentor, coach and develop Compensation Analysts and Senior Compensation Analysts, where applicable.

Basic qualifications:

•Bachelor’s in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

•6-8 years of previous HR experience or equivalent, with at least 3-5 years in compensation program support, including technical knowledge of key compensation fundamentals.

•Experience with an automated HRIS system, preferably Workday

•Experience with Compensation Software and/or BetterComp software

•Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

•Strong project management skills

•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and excellent skills in Excel.

•Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

•Attention to detail and follow-through skills a must.

•Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

•Sound logic, reasoning skills to identify, develop, evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

•Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Deep understanding of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and salary structure design
• Strong expertise in job architecture and job evaluation methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, compensation databases, HRIS systems, and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently.
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Experience with WTW compensation surveys and Global Grading System.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting annual compensation cycles.

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

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This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.