Senior Compensation Consultant

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Compensation Consultant based in the United States. This remote role is designed for a senior compensation professional who will serve as an internal expert and strategic advisor on complex compensation matters. You will lead the design, analysis, and execution of compensation programs while partnering closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and senior business leaders. The position combines advanced compensation analytics with enterprise-level project leadership, requiring strong judgment and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. You will influence decisions across job architecture, pay structures, incentives, executive compensation, promotions, and retention strategies. The role also offers an opportunity to improve compensation systems, processes, tools, and governance at scale. With occasional travel, this position provides broad exposure to strategic initiatives and senior-level stakeholders. Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and contribute to enterprise-wide compensation strategy, governance, and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition teams, and senior business leaders on complex matters including organizational design, job architecture, offers, promotions, retention strategies, and other compensation decisions.
• Lead enterprise-wide and cross-functional compensation initiatives, including job architecture design, pay structure development, compensation program redesign, and market pricing strategies.
• Conduct and oversee job evaluations and leveling assessments, ensuring consistency with enterprise career frameworks and alignment across the organization.
• Analyze external compensation market data and internal equity to develop data-driven recommendations that support business objectives, affordability, governance, and equitable compensation practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance throughout compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, and incentive programs, while identifying opportunities for program enhancements and resolving complex issues.
• Develop, refine, and govern compensation policies, guidelines, frameworks, and tools to promote consistency, scalability, operational effectiveness, and compliance.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, HR leadership, and other stakeholders on compensation-related regulatory requirements, including FLSA compliance and other applicable regulations.
• Support the design, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs, including executive market assessments, short- and long-term incentive plans, executive perquisites, and materials for senior leadership and Compensation Committee review.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhancements to compensation systems and workflows, with a focus on scalability and operational excellence.
• Serve as a compensation subject matter expert on broader enterprise initiatives and represent the function in cross-functional programs.
• Mentor and coach junior compensation