Job Title
Director, Compensation
Job Description
If you are enthusiastic about education, using your skills and talents to help improve people’s lives, and interested in working on a team of professionals at a globally respected education organization- you’ve found the right place. At Kaplan, we’re passionate about what we do and who we do it for.
Unyielding determination to make a difference in people's lives through the power of education- That is Kaplan. For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are the intersection of education and technology, providing our students and clients with an experience that not only allows them to achieve their goals, but also ignites lifelong learning. Kaplan’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and creativity truly makes Kaplan a great place to work and positions us to continue to deliver a best-in-class educational experience.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those that want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
Unyielding determination to make a difference in people's lives through the power of education- That is Kaplan. For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are the intersection of education and technology, providing our students and clients with an experience that not only allows them to achieve their goals, but also ignites lifelong learning. Kaplan’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and creativity truly makes Kaplan a great place to work and positions us to continue to deliver a best-in-class educational experience.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those that want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
The Director, Compensation will lead the planning, administration, and implementation of compensation programs for Kaplan North America (KNA). This role will focus on analysis & financial modeling, research, and the delivery and ongoing evolution of compensation programs, decisions, and practices.
Primary Responsibilities
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Direct the daily and monthly activities of the compensation programs in accordance with established policies and procedures to include bonus plans and sales incentive plans
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Lead compensation benchmarking and other analyses to assess pay for incumbents, new job evaluation, and during the recruiting process
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Lead the annual salary benchmarking exercise for the organization, supporting on cycle promotions and market-based adjustments with a heavy focus on particularly competitive roles in technology, product, and marketing
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Prepare annual and ad hoc submissions for processes that require Compensation Committee approval
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Create and maintain spreadsheet tools distributed to leaders across the organization that enable leaders to participate in compensation programs that require their input
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Leads and conducts analysis, modeling, and recommendations to assess and develop a variety of compensation programs such as commissions, annual and long-term incentive programs, and other rewards programs
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Partner with Finance to analyze compensation program funding and support compensation related expense accruals and forecasts
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Create measurements of overall effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation and total rewards programs and practices
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Ensure that the compensation team comply with all applicable federal laws and guidelines (e.g., ERISA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA)
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Statistics, Business Management/Administration, Finance, or related field
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7+ years of experience in compensation and a thorough understanding of compensation practices and trends
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Strong spreadsheet and financial modeling skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets required
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Exceptional quantitative skills with a commitment to accuracy and details
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Strong aptitude for research, analysis, and sharing insights
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Deadline-oriented and flexible to meet changing requirements of the role
Preferred Qualifications
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Proficiency with the Python programming language and the Pandas library
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Proficiency using Google Data Studio, Tableau or other tools to develop dashboards at scale
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Familiarity with Workday reporting a plus
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
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Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
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Comprehensive Retirement Package including 401K company match and two pension programs
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Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
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Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
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Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
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And so much more!
#LI-Remote
This position is a Salary Grade B
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Employee
Job Functional Area
Compensation
Business Unit
00091 Kaplan Higher ED
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found
here
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Diversity & Inclusion Statement
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Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our
culture
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