Compensation Partner

U.S. Bank

Compensation Partner managing compensation strategy for U.S. Bank's revenue business lines.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeCharlotte • Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $98,175 - $115,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strong partnerships with HRBPs and business line leaders
Leverage Excel skills to build models and create reporting
Review and approve compensation exceptions with a thoughtful, business-minded approach
Design or redesign incentive plans that drive performance and align with business goals
Conduct job evaluations and maintain salary grade guideline models
Create tools, resources, and compensation guidance to help leaders make informed decisions
Provide expert advice on compensation policies, job design, reorganizations, and market pricing
Guide leaders through employment considerations including FLSA and wage/hour topics
Develop and deliver compensation training as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
Seven or more years of related compensation program or relevant experience
Advanced/Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (must-have) — including complex formulas, modeling, dashboards, data validation, pivot tables, and building scalable tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills—you can translate data into clear, actionable insights
Ability to build credibility quickly with business leaders and influence decisions
Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, presentations, and compensation-related systems
Deep knowledge of HR and compensation policies, including FLSA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Exceldata modelingcomplex formulasdashboardsdata validationpivot tablescompensation program designjob evaluationssalary grade guidelinesmarket pricing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillscredibility buildingbusiness-minded approachtraining developmentpartnership buildingdecision-making supportperformance alignment

Certifications

Bachelor's degree