Sr. Compensation Consultant, Amazon Stores, WW Amazon Stores Compensation

$121,600 - $201,000/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

As a Senior Compensation Consultant at Amazon, you will provide consulting services for tech and sales organizations within Amazon International Stores. This role involves collaborating with PXT Partners and Management to achieve compensation objectives, addressing compensation issues, and promoting Amazon's Total Compensation Philosophy. The position requires a strong analytical mindset to evaluate compensation programs and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives.
• Effectively partner with HR and Business client to manage, consult, and resolve compensation issues.
• Provide guidance to the business and develop creative solutions on a variety of total compensation issues including the setting of appropriate pay levels, base pay, annual incentive pay and stock compensation.
• Partner with the business to develop variable incentive compensation programs, as needed.
• Conduct job evaluations using market data and internal evaluation.
• Conduct custom surveys with key industry contacts, as needed.
• Partner with regional compensation (globally) on compensation issues, work on a variety of special compensation projects, and standardize global processes, as needed.
• Work on strategy, design, policies, guidelines, and operationalize key concepts critical to the foundation of a specific compensation program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Highly proficient in Excel
• 7+ years experience in finance, compensation, or consulting with an in-depth knowledge of core compensation terminology and best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Highly analytical and quantitative skills and a track record for planning, doing and auditing work.
• Highly detailed driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture.
• Ability to create dynamic tools and models to interpret and analyze data.
• The ability to work independently, take on responsibility and be quick of foot in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
• Strong consultation skills and the ability to seek out information and provide quality advice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for internal presentations that demonstrate business acumen.
• Experience in Tech, Operations, and Sales industry compensation design.

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package