About The Position:
The Compensation and Performance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that Ameren's compensation practices are designed and executed in a manner consistent with Ameren's business and talent strategies. The role will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering competitive compensation programs, leveraging advanced analytics, and technology platforms to deliver insights, streamline processes, and support data-driven decisions that enhance our overall Total Rewards strategy. This position will report to the Manager, Compensation and Performance and will work closely with a team of compensation co-workers, additional HR peers, and leaders from across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
Compensation Analytics & Program Support
- Play a key role in the management and execution of Ameren's core compensation processes, including the completion of salary surveys, market pricing, equity reviews, and annual merit and incentive planning.
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Continuously identify opportunities to improve and strengthen these processes to benefit all stakeholders.
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Proactively develop a deep understanding of compensation and labor market trends to ensure Ameren's compensation processes are well aligned with business needs.
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Leverage compensation management software (e.g., Workday, BetterComp) to administer pay programs and maintain data integrity.
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Research and leverage available technology tools to streamline, simplify, and automate processes for efficiency and ease of use.
Compliance & Governance
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Ensure compensation programs adhere to legal requirements including FLSA, pay transparency laws, and regulatory standards.
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Support pay equity analyses using advanced analytics and statistical tools.
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Maintain compensation policies, documentation, and data audit processes.
Strategic Partnership
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Partner with HR peers to develop offers of employment and/or promotional recommendations consistent with Ameren's business and talent strategies.
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Consult with leaders and HR peers on compensation-related issues, collaborating to develop alternatives and/or solutions to address challenging business or talent issues.
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Partner with Executive Compensation Manager and Compensation peers to provide analytical support in the ongoing design and administration of executive rewards plans, programs, and processes, including long-term incentives and deferred compensation plans.
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Lead teams, manage projects, and manage vendor relationships to address business issues.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., business, finance, accounting, human resources, etc.) from an accredited university is required.
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Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Suite required.
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A master's degree in Business Administration (or another relevant field) and/or CCP certification is preferred.
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Two (2) or more years of directly relevant experience required.
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Experience working in or consulting with large or complex organizations is also preferred.
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Experience working with Workday and/or Compensation Software (e.g., BetterComp) preferred.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., business, finance, accounting, human resources, etc.) from an accredited university is required.
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Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Suite required.
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A master's degree in Business Administration (or another relevant field) and/or CCP certification is preferred.
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Five (5) or more years of directly relevant experience required.
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Experience working in or consulting with large or complex organizations is also preferred.
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Experience working with Workday and/or Compensation Software (e.g., BetterComp) preferred.
Ameren Corporation
Missouri United States
www.ameren.com
