Compensation Operations & HRIS - Associate Director

Compensation Operations & HRIS – Associate Director

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The HRIS Operations Manager (Associate Director) is responsible for the hands-on operational management, data integrity, testing execution, and release readiness of U.S. compensation and core HR systems, with a primary focus on SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central and Compensation) and closely integrated tools. This role acts as the day-to-day functional owner and operational subject matter expert for compensation related HRIS processes, ensuring accurate data flow between CoreHR, SuccessFactors Compensation, Compensation Modeling Tool (CMT), CompAnalyst, ServiceNow, and downstream vendors. The role partners closely with Compensation, Talent, HR Technology, Payroll, GCO, Risk and external vendors.

Your key responsibilities include:

• HRIS Operations & Functional Ownership
• Data Management & Mass Changes
• Interfaces & Vendor Coordination
• Testing, UAT & Release Execution
• Change History, Controls & Audit Support
• Operational Enablement & Stakeholder Support

Areas of expertise include:

• SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central & Compensation (functional/operational)
• Compensation system operations (merit, bonus/PBB, promotions, progressions)
• CoreHR data structures, job architecture, and eligibility logic
• Mass uploads, data corrections, and interface validation
• UAT execution and release readiness
• Change history, data governance, and audit controls
• ServiceNow intake and operational support processes

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong hands on HRIS functional expertise with the ability to troubleshoot data and system issues
• High attention to detail, controls, and data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple operational workstreams during peak compensation periods
• Clear written and verbal communication for explaining system impacts to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort working directly with vendors and HR Technology partners
• Ability to quickly assess impact of various Core HR/organizational changes on all compensation operations

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• 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

Ideally you will also have:

• Background in professional services or another large, matrixed organization is a plus

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.

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