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Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 116988 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black & Veatch? At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity:
The Compensation Application Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting compensation-related software applications within HR. This role ensures the effective operation, configuration, and maintenance of compensation systems, collaborates with HR and IT teams, and provides technical expertise to optimize compensation processes. The specialist will play a pivotal role in transitioning current technologies to Oracle's HCM Fusion platform, ensuring a seamless integration to support organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Strong understanding of compensation principles (base pay, incentives, merit cycles, bonuses, equity, job architecture, pay bands) Configure, maintain, and support compensation applications and related modules, ensuring optimal performance and user experience. Partner with HR, IT, and payroll departments to analyze compensation workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement. Manage system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders. Provide technical support to end users, resolving application issues and answering system-related questions. Develop and maintain documentation for compensation systems, including user guides, process maps, and training materials. Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance within compensation applications, conducting regular audits and reconciliations. Assist in the implementation of new compensation programs and technologies, including testing, training, and user adoption. Lead the transition of existing compensation technologies and stand-up Oracle HCM, collaborating across teams to facilitate integration and adoption. Generate and analyze compensation reports to support HR decision-making and organizational objectives. Provide additional team coverage for Core HR module and Total Reward Statements. Preferred
Qualifications:
Experience supporting annual compensation planning cycles, including merit, bonus, and incentive programs Hands on experience administering and configuring compensation modules within HR systems such as: Oracle Fusion HCM Workday SAP Success Factors Ability to translate compensation policies into system configuration Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve configuration, data, or process issues Experience with end‐to‐end testing (unit, integration, UAT) for compensation processes Ability to plan, execute, and document end-to-end testing of system functionality to ensure business requirements are met and defects are identified before deployment. Ability to explain complex compensation system logic to non‐technical stakeholders Understanding of role‐based security and data privacy related to compensation Experience partnering with IT, Payroll, Finance, and HR COEs Ability to document and improve compensation system processes Minimum Qualifications 5 years relevant years of experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary PlanADM: Administrative/Business Job Grade016Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
