Lead Compensation Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and consultative Senior Compensation Consultant to join our Total Rewards team. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR partners, providing expert guidance on broad-based compensation programs, pay decisions, job evaluation, and market competitiveness to ensure alignment with strategic financial objectives and desired business results.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice & consultation to HR Business Partners within assigned client group(s) on compensation programs & pay-related issues to ensure all parties have a full understanding of the organization's compensation strategies & pay philosophy.
• Provides guidance and recommendations on salary offers, promotions, employee movement, internal equity, market competitiveness, and other compensation matters.
• Maintains current knowledge of compensation developments and trends, assesses the impact, and ensures that new trends/developments are appropriately incorporated into compensation initiatives.
• Conducts analyses to assess internal equity and external market competitiveness of compensation plans to attract and retain key talent recommending design enhancements where necessary.
• Conducts job evaluations and organizational assessments for new and existing positions, determining appropriate job levels and pay grades based on role scope, responsibilities, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
• Partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders to develop, review, and maintain job descriptions, ensuring accurate representation of work requirements and alignment with compensation philosophy, job architecture, and organizational objectives.
• Designs and develops financial models, presentations, and dashboards that support compensation decision making.
• Participates in compensation surveys and benchmarking activities.
• Administers the annual compensation and bonus planning processes.
• Performs monthly/quarterly forecasting for the annual bonus plan accrual.
• Leads or contributes to compensation-related projects, initiatives, and process enhancements that improve operational effectiveness.
• Manages relationships with compensation vendors, survey providers, and external partners.
• Safeguards compensation programs are compliant with internal policies and external regulations.

Requirements

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 5 – 7+ Years of progressively more responsible experience in compensation, total rewards, and/or compensation consulting, including demonstrated solid experience and understanding of compensation practices and processes.
• Experience with HRIS, compensation management, and market pricing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability required.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Sound knowledge of organizational effectiveness and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas in an easy to understand form.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of a matrixed organizations.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other professional certification in compensation is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and experience in motivating others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of all areas of compensation (i.e. job evaluation methodologies, market evaluation, incentive plan development, equity compensation) procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 5 – 7+ Years of progressively more responsible experience in compensation, total rewards, and/or compensation consulting, including demonstrated solid experience and understanding of compensation practices and processes.
• Experience with HRIS, compensation management, and market pricing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability required.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Sound knowledge of organizational effectiveness and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas in an easy to understand form.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of a matrixed organizations.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other professional certification in compensation is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and experience in motivating others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of all areas of compensation (i.e. job evaluation methodologies, market evaluation, incentive plan development, equity compensation) procedures and practices.

Skills

• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Strong knowledge of compensation administration and program execution.
• Sound knowledge of organizational effectiveness and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas in an easy to understand form.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of a matrixed organizations.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other professional certification in compensation is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and experience in motivating others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of all areas of compensation (i.e. job evaluation methodologies, market evaluation, incentive plan development, equity compensation) procedures and practices.

Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes.
• Leverage of leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• PTO/parental leave.
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits.
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Work arrangements that work for you.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training.

Pay

• The pay range for this position is $106,875 - $171,000 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law.
• The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
• Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

Schedule

Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
• Annual Incentive Program: discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
• Long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

Contact

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 15th, 2026 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

About the Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest company news, visit our newsroom. Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters. Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious. Additional Information This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling (866) 922-6543. This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify notices. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify avisos.