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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Compensation Dashboards, Automation and Process Improvement Manager
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for
Driving efficiency and accuracy of the global compensation infrastructure, data, tools and systems by using automation, technology, and process enhancements
Create dashboards and reporting tools to provide insight / awareness of compensation metrics and trends, facilitating better decision-making.
Flawless and timely implementation of the annual recurring compensation activities like benchmark and compensation cycle
Reduction of manual and repetitive work for Business, HR and Compensation managers by annual projects with deliverables
Less deviation of compensation policiesby improved compensation data insight for business and HR
Annual Benchmarking Process
Lead participation in benchmarking surveys, data collection and processing in Market pay, vendor selection
Assess benchmarking results to identify trends and areas for improvement, recommend adjustments and support rollout of adjustments
Increase automated benchmarking by reviewing and managing master matching matrix, market pay improvements and job architecture opportunities
Model salary structures
Lead the development of country compensation budgets and support finance with Fully Loaded Cost calculations
Update and improve offer modelers based on the latest insights
Annual Compensation Cycle Management
Collaborate in the planning, coordination, and implementationof the annual compensation cycle (member of the MAP Coalition Team)
Collaborate in and implement timelines, testing, tools, and communication plans
Collaborate with compensation managers, HR, HRIS and finance to ensure the compensation cycle runs smoothly and data integrity is maintained
Provide reporting and analytics during and after the compensation cycle to evaluate outcomes, trends, and process improvement opportunities
Automation & System Optimization
Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of tools and technologies that improve the efficiency and automation of compensation-related recurring tasks (salary structures, job codes, bonus calculations, job evaluations)
Partner with HRIS, IT, and compensation teams to enhance the configuration and functionality of compensation modules within the company's HRIS (e.g., Workday)
Process Improvement
Review, map, and optimize current compensation processes to find opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency
Implement standard methodologies in workflow automation to ensure compensation processes are streamlined, repeatable, and scalable
Data Management & Integrity
Ensure accuracy and integrity of compensation data by improving data management processes, building validation mechanisms, and automating data reconciliation
Create dashboards and reporting tools to provide access to compensation metrics and trends, facilitating better decision-making. (e.g., size and shape targets, promotion budgets, retention spend, acting up allowances, etc.)
Project Management
Manage and oversee automation and process improvement projects within the compensation function, from concept to implementation
Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful and timely implementation of initiatives
Partner Collaboration
Act as the primary liaison between compensation, HRIS, IT, and finance teams to ensure alignment on system requirements, business needs, and automation goals
Provide regular updates and communication to key collaborators on process improvement initiatives and their impact on the business
Training & Change Management
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for HR and compensation team members on new automated processes, tools, and systems
Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes by key collaborators
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure that automated processes are aligned with legal, regulatory, and company-specific requirements (e.g., data privacy, FLSA, pay equity laws)
Implement controls and validation checks within automated systems to minimize errors and reduce risk
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree OR
Master’s degree and 4 to 6 years of compensation, HRIS, or process improvement, with a strong focus on automation and technology implementation OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of compensation, HRIS, or process improvement, with a strong focus on automation and technology implementation OR
Diploma and 10 to 12 years of compensation, HRIS, or process improvement, with a strong focus on automation and technology implementation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with data analytics tools and software (Tableau, Python and others)
Experience with HR systems and compensation software (e.g., Workday) and knowledge of compensation processes
Project management skills, with a consistent track record of leading automation and process improvement initiatives
Advanced Excel skills, with experience in building and managing data models, as well as proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data integrity and quality
Excellent communication and key collaborator management skills
Experience in change management and delivering training programs to ensure successful adoption of new processes and tools
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.