North America Compensation Lead

Are you ready to join our dedicated team and partner with aligned Executive Teams and People Organization Leaders?

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work in one of our US Aon offices three days per week.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

You will act as an advisor and technical expert to manage compensation practices and programs that strategically align with current and future business objectives. These may include: Act as a consultant and technical resource, managing compensation programs that align with business goals. Identify opportunities and develop solutions for continuous improvement by partnering with stakeholders and leadership. Work closely with experts in the field and legal professionals to guarantee adherence to pay transparency, pay equity, and applicable regulations. Lead, develop, and coach your team in a dynamic environment to deliver effective solutions and client service. Work with global compensation teams to enhance decision-making tools and communication materials. Oversee the annual compensation cycle for assigned units, supporting resource allocation, training, and budget management. Create competitive offer proposals using market and internal analysis. Support sales and business leadership in updating and assessing incentive programs.

How this opportunity is different

The ideal candidate will be both strategic and driven to roll up their sleeves to get tactical things done. This position primarily will be responsible for implementing compensation strategy, design and program execution for the North America Region and have oversight of several global solution lines/business units.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

The colleague must demonstrate end-to-end problem-solving ability relative to complex compensation design, management and analysis. Areas of expertise would include job architecture, salary and incentive structure management (including sales incentives), compensation guideline development, job analysis and evaluation, pay equity adherence, external survey utilization to include participation, benchmark reviews and assessment of competitiveness, etc. In addition, the following are preferred: Must have experience s upporting sales and business leadership in updating and assessing incentive programs. Prior experience effectively leading an experienced team, including mentoring and developing key and diverse talent. Familiar with various pay equity requirements and able to collaborate with subject matter experts, legal, and partners to develop strategies to maintain compliance with evolving requirements Understands the balance between excellence versus precision; strives for excellent results with consistent improvement as opposed to waiting for perfection the first time. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $175,000 - $200,000 USD annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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