EY

Compensation Operations – Associate Director

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $136,700 - $263,200 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as the primary operational owner for U.S. compensation‑related HRIS processes within SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Compensation
  • Manage day‑to‑day system operations supporting annual, mid‑year, and off‑cycle compensation events (salary increases, bonuses, promotions, progressions)
  • Partner with HR Technology and vendors to execute approved enhancements, ensuring business readiness
  • Execute and oversee mass data uploads and corrections using approved templates and controls
  • Act as the functional point of contact for compensation‑related interfaces
  • Lead UAT execution for compensation systems, including defining test scenarios and data changes
  • Monitor SuccessFactors Change History to identify system‑generated vs. user‑initiated changes impacting compensation
  • Serve as a hands‑on advisor to Compensation and Talent teams on system behavior

Requirements

  • 12-15+ years of progressive experience in HRIS operations, compensation systems, or HR technology
  • Advanced degree or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale compensation cycles in a complex organization
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors strongly preferred
  • Experience with system testing, data governance, and production support
Benefits
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Wide range of paid time off options
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
HRIS operationscompensation systemsdata governancesystem testingmass data uploadsExcelUAT executiondata correctionstest scenariossystem behavior
Soft Skills
operational ownershippartnershipadvisoryleadershipcommunication
Certifications
advanced degree