Senior Compensation Consultant
BELEN Network · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
BELEN Network is recruiting a Senior Compensation Consultant to lead complex workforce and compensation strategy engagements. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular in‑office and client‑facing collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee large‑scale compensation consulting projects.
- Review and interpret analyses prepared by project teams.
- Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, structures, and programs.
- Advise senior leaders on pay strategy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and related workforce decisions.
- Support the design and implementation of modern compensation programs and tools.
- Manage day‑to‑day client relationships and maintain strong executive‑level partnerships.
- Guide and coach junior team members while ensuring high‑quality project delivery.
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support new business development.
- Contribute to innovative, technology‑enabled approaches to compensation strategy and delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting, compensation strategy, or a related HR advisory field.
- Strong subject‑matter expertise in compensation design and market analysis.
- Experience leading multiple complex projects or client engagements.
- Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, pay structures and market competitiveness, incentive plan design, job architecture, compensation technology, and regulatory/compliance considerations.
- Experience advising senior executives or HR leadership.
- Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and client‑management skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting global organizations with complex compensation needs.
- Experience leading or contributing to business‑development efforts.
- Familiarity with compensation management platforms, market survey tools, or AI‑enabled compensation solutions.
- Experience developing innovative compensation approaches, methodologies, or thought leadership.
- Strong coaching and team‑development experience.
Skills
- Compensation strategy development
- Compensation design and architecture
- Project leadership and management
- Client relationship and executive partnership
- Analytical and problem‑solving expertise
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
- Effective communication and presentation
- Team coaching and development