Compensation Consultant II

At AMN Healthcare, we build careers that make a difference. Named to Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare for three consecutive years, consistently ranked among SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in America, and honored with Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award, we drive change through innovation and excellence.

About the role

The Consultant II, Compensation serves as a trusted compensation advisor, providing analysis, consultation, and recommendations related to compensation programs, organizational design, job evaluation, classification, and pay practices. This role partners with business leaders and Human Resources to support job reclassifications, organizational restructures, new position creation, market pricing, salary administration, sales compensation, and pay equity initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with expertise in compensation strategy, market analysis, job architecture, and internal equity practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive compensation analyses, including:
  • Internal equity reviews
  • Market pricing studies
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Cost and financial impact analyses
  • Ad hoc compensation surveys
  • Market trend analysis
• Provide data-driven recommendations regarding pay decisions, market adjustments, promotions, reclassifications, and internal equity adjustments.
• Support compensation program effectiveness by ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market competitiveness.
• Review and assess requests for new positions and job reclassifications.
• Perform job analysis, evaluate role scope and responsibilities, and recommend appropriate job grades and salary ranges.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop and maintain job descriptions that accurately reflect business needs.
• Apply job evaluation methodologies and classification frameworks consistently across the organization.
• Provide guidance on sales compensation and commission-related practices.
• Assist with organizational design initiatives and workforce restructuring efforts.
• Evaluate the compensation impact of organizational changes and recommend solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including:
  • Job descriptions
  • Organizational charts
  • Market pricing data
  • Compensation analyses
• Ensure compensation recommendations support internal equity, external market competitiveness, and applicable compensation policies.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on compensation-related initiatives.
• Support additional Human Resources projects and programs as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of professional experience in compensation, human resources, finance, or related field
• OR High School Diploma/GED and 9-11 years of relevant compensation experience
• Experience administering or supporting sales compensation and commission programs
• Experience conducting compensation analyses, market pricing, and salary benchmarking
• Experience with job classification, job evaluation, and organizational design
• Experience making compensation recommendations related to promotions, reclassifications, salary adjustments, and pay equity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification
• Experience with compensation survey tools and market data platforms
• Experience supporting organizational restructures and workforce planning initiatives
• Knowledge of compensation strategy, job architecture, pay equity, and salary administration best practices

Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Compensation theory and principles
  • Job evaluation methodologies
  • Classification frameworks
  • Salary structures and market pricing
  • Pay equity and internal equity practices
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen and data interpretation capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present findings and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Excel and compensation analytics tools
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

At AMN we embrace the ways we are similar and different; respecting all voices and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success. We acknowledge our shared responsibility to foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels recognized and valued.

Pay

$100,000 - $119,000 annually