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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

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