Administrative Compensation Specialist

Description
Role Responsibilities:
Support compensation-related processes in Workday and related HR systems, including: Enter, update, and maintain employee and compensation-related data with a high degree of accuracy
Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support compensation planning, analysis, and operational review
Assist with testing, validation, and documentation for configuration changes, system updates, and process enhancements
Perform routine data quality reviews and audits for Executive Compensation and Compensation Operations, including: Identify discrepancies, research root causes, and coordinate with appropriate team members to support timely resolution
Maintain clear documentation of findings, resolutions, process steps, and audit-related support materials
Support annual and off-cycle compensation cycles by:

• Preparing templates, trackers, checklists, and process materials to support cycle readiness and execution
• Monitoring progress against established timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Compiling, organizing, and validating data, reports, and materials for leadership reviews and approvals

Provide administrative and operational support to the team, including:
Scheduling and coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and follow-up documentation
Maintaining team process documentation, standard operating procedures, and job aids
Organizing shared drives, SharePoint sites, and team repositories while supporting version control and document governance
During peak compensation cycles, assume increased ownership of defined workstreams by:
Serving as the primary contact for assigned tasks, reports, or process components
Proactively identifying and escalating risks, issues, dependencies, and timing concerns to the supervisor
Recommending improvements to templates, checklists, trackers, and recurring process tools
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by:

• Identifying opportunities to streamline recurring tasks, improve accuracy, and reduce manual effort
• Documenting and sharing best practices, including creating or updating job aids and reference materials as needed
• Supporting small projects, pilots, or initiatives related to process, reporting, or tool enhancements

Requirements:
1-3 years experience working in compensation planning
Strong systems knowledge & background - Workday knowledge strongly preferred
Learning agility
Comprehensive working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.
Ability to take initiative for work and project planning
Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven history of simultaneously managing multiple projects that are in various stages of completion
Capable to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources
Skilled at organizing people and activities
Results oriented, with attention to detail
Customer focused with ability to work well with all levels both inside the company and externally
Flexibility to adjust to shifting and conflicting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and disciplined problem-solving capabilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint is desirable
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

• The salary range for this role is $80,700 - $109,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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