Senior Compensation Consultant

Title: Senior Compensation Consultant
Status: Full-Time Hybrid
Location: Chicago IL 60606
Salary: $101000 - $200000
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We are seeking an experienced compensation professional to join a career consulting team in a senior-level consulting capacity. This hybrid position requires at least three days per week working in the office or with clients.

The successful candidate will advise senior HR leaders and executives on complex compensation matters lead major consulting engagements mentor team members and contribute to business development efforts. This is an opportunity to apply advanced compensation expertise while leveraging analytics technology and emerging AI-enabled tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning execution and quality review of complex compensation consulting projects.
• Develop compensation philosophies strategies structures and programs aligned with clients talent objectives.
• Advise senior leaders on pay competitiveness job architecture compensation strategy incentive design and technology-enabled implementation.
• Analyze compensation data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Oversee project teams and coach less-experienced consultants.
• Manage multiple complex engagements while maintaining high-quality deliverables and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop new business.
• Stay current with compensation technology analytics regulatory considerations and AI-driven solutions.
• Contribute to innovative approaches thought leadership and client-facing solutions.

• Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Finance or a related discipline.
• 8 years of experience in compensation consulting or a closely related HR advisory field.
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation strategy and consulting.
• Experience managing complex projects and client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of compensation programs market analysis incentive plans compensation technology and applicable regulations.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and manage client relationships.
• Excellent communication presentation analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and approach complex problems proactively.

• Experience supporting multinational or globally complex organizations.
• Track record of contributing to business development and account expansion.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and experience with compensation or survey management platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled compensation tools and emerging HR technology.
• Experience developing innovative consulting solutions or thought leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop other professionals.

• Compensation Strategy & Consulting
• Client Relationship Management
• Compensation Analytics
• Executive Advisory
• Project Leadership
• Excel & PowerPoint
• Business Development

Chicago offers a strong professional environment combined with extensive dining entertainment cultural attractions and year-round activities. The city provides access to major arts and music venues diverse neighborhoods waterfront recreation and a broad range of restaurants and nightlife.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive benefits supporting employee well-being
• Flexible hybrid work model