Compensation Business Partner

Family Dollar Operations LLC

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VA-Chesapeake Until 9/5/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

General Summary:

We're looking for an experienced Compensation Analyst to help build and evolve our compensation programs while serving as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders. You'll partner across HR, Finance, Legal, HRIS, and business leadership to develop practical, scalable compensation solutions that support the business today and position us for future growth.

This role offers a mix of strategic project work and day-to-day consulting, with ownership of key compensation programs, processes, and initiatives.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Compensation Programs & Business Partnership

  • Design, administer, and continuously improve compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and job architecture.
  • Serve as the primary compensation consultant for HR Business Partners and business leaders, providing guidance on job evaluations, market pricing, offers, promotions, and organizational changes.
  • Lead annual compensation planning, including system administration, communications, leader support, and post-cycle analysis.
  • Coordinate equity grant administration and support compensation-related decisions across the organization.

Governance & Process Improvement

  • Maintain compensation policies, governance, career frameworks, and documentation that promote consistency and scalability.
  • Conduct market pricing, compensation analyses, and pay equity reviews to support business decisions.
  • Lead compensation-related projects and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and system capabilities.
  • Serve as the compensation subject matter expert for Workday, partnering with HRIS on system enhancements and reporting.

Position Requirements:

  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
  • Curious, collaborative, and always looking for ways to improve processes
  • Able to explain compensation concepts in plain English, not compensation jargon
  • Confident partnering with leaders and providing thoughtful recommendations
  • Comfortable balancing strategic work with day-to-day execution
  • Ability to assess and apply WTW’s career leveling methodology

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive compensation experience supporting broad-based compensation programs.
  • Experience supporting salary administration, market pricing, job evaluation, and annual compensation cycles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful recommendations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
  • Experience using Workday (preferred)

Projected Salary Range: $93,000-$105,000

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and makes all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Total Rewards

Family Dollar
About this role

Summary

Manage compensation programs, support HR and leadership, analyze data, and improve processes.

Job title

Compensation Business Partner

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

retail

Location requirements

Chesapeake, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

$93k–$105k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

compensationjob evaluationmarket pricingpay equityWorkday

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

compensationjob evaluationmarket pricingsalary administration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chesapeake, VA, USA

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