Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Director, Compensation Operations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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Director, Compensation Operations
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Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
This role leads global compensation operations, ensuring effective administration of annual programs, policies, and processes. It oversees compensation data, analytics, and reporting, driving insights that support strategic decision‑making. The position collaborates closely with HR partners and external vendors to ensure accurate execution, compliance, and service quality. It includes managing and developing a team through coaching, delegation, and performance feedback. Additionally, the role contributes to enterprise‑wide projects and leads communication and training efforts related to compensation programs.
Responsibilities
Operate in a strong player/coach capacity overseeing the global compensation operations function, including responsibility for the effective administration of annual compensation programs, procedures, policies, and processes.
Accountability for the management and administration of compensation data, insights, and analytics.
Collaborate with compensation leadership team and other key partners across the organization to drive the effective delivery of compensation strategies and objectives.
Collaborate with key partners across HR (Payroll, HR Compliance, HR Systems, etc.) to ensure effective execution of critical compensation programs and accuracy of employee data; continuously work toward increasing efficiencies and develop processes to promote more effective administration of salary changes and other compensation transactions.
Oversee the timely creation, analysis, and interpretation of key compensation metrics to ensure accurate tracking, measurement, and reporting on compensation data and programs.
Ensure strong data governance is in place.
Regularly evaluate trends and identify opportunities to improve compensation programs to more effectively drive value in our investment.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports; deliver timely feedback and performance reviews; assess employee professional growth and collaborate on development plans.
Own and maintain partnerships with key external compensation vendors, providing vendor oversight to ensure appropriate service levels and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Lead various compensation projects to ensure all operational elements are considered and represent the compensation team on other special HR and enterprise‑wide project initiatives.
Lead the development of effective communication strategies related to new or changed compensation programs, policies, or procedures, including the company’s annual compensation cycle materials and training for leaders and HR partners.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
7‑10 years of relevant experience.
5+ years of experience within Compensation.
Current knowledge of Compensation programs, best practices, and regulations.
Excellent analytical and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate with partners across the organization to drive results.
Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a way that is easily comprehended by broader audiences.
Tremendous ability to solve business problems and quickly identify creative solutions.
People leadership experience and the ability to lead both direct and indirect reports.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Demonstrates flexibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Financial services experience.
Base Pay Salary: Estimated $131,000–$176,900 per year. Pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Initial total compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. Eligibility for variable pay (bonus, commissions, long‑term incentives) and a comprehensive benefits program that includes vacation, sick time, 401(k), health, dental, and life insurance.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Employment type: Full‑time, Exempt.
Job family group: Human Capital. Line of business: HR Human Resources.
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Director, Compensation Operations
role at
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
This role leads global compensation operations, ensuring effective administration of annual programs, policies, and processes. It oversees compensation data, analytics, and reporting, driving insights that support strategic decision‑making. The position collaborates closely with HR partners and external vendors to ensure accurate execution, compliance, and service quality. It includes managing and developing a team through coaching, delegation, and performance feedback. Additionally, the role contributes to enterprise‑wide projects and leads communication and training efforts related to compensation programs.
Responsibilities
Operate in a strong player/coach capacity overseeing the global compensation operations function, including responsibility for the effective administration of annual compensation programs, procedures, policies, and processes.
Accountability for the management and administration of compensation data, insights, and analytics.
Collaborate with compensation leadership team and other key partners across the organization to drive the effective delivery of compensation strategies and objectives.
Collaborate with key partners across HR (Payroll, HR Compliance, HR Systems, etc.) to ensure effective execution of critical compensation programs and accuracy of employee data; continuously work toward increasing efficiencies and develop processes to promote more effective administration of salary changes and other compensation transactions.
Oversee the timely creation, analysis, and interpretation of key compensation metrics to ensure accurate tracking, measurement, and reporting on compensation data and programs.
Ensure strong data governance is in place.
Regularly evaluate trends and identify opportunities to improve compensation programs to more effectively drive value in our investment.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports; deliver timely feedback and performance reviews; assess employee professional growth and collaborate on development plans.
Own and maintain partnerships with key external compensation vendors, providing vendor oversight to ensure appropriate service levels and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Lead various compensation projects to ensure all operational elements are considered and represent the compensation team on other special HR and enterprise‑wide project initiatives.
Lead the development of effective communication strategies related to new or changed compensation programs, policies, or procedures, including the company’s annual compensation cycle materials and training for leaders and HR partners.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
7‑10 years of relevant experience.
5+ years of experience within Compensation.
Current knowledge of Compensation programs, best practices, and regulations.
Excellent analytical and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate with partners across the organization to drive results.
Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a way that is easily comprehended by broader audiences.
Tremendous ability to solve business problems and quickly identify creative solutions.
People leadership experience and the ability to lead both direct and indirect reports.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Demonstrates flexibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Financial services experience.
Base Pay Salary: Estimated $131,000–$176,900 per year. Pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Initial total compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. Eligibility for variable pay (bonus, commissions, long‑term incentives) and a comprehensive benefits program that includes vacation, sick time, 401(k), health, dental, and life insurance.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Employment type: Full‑time, Exempt.
Job family group: Human Capital. Line of business: HR Human Resources.
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