Our client, a leading global consulting firm, is hiring a Compensation Consultant to join their Workforce and Rewards Consulting team. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.
About the role
You'll work with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent across multinational and growing organizations. This role combines strategic consulting, project delivery, and team leadership, with exposure to AI and technology-enabled tools that are transforming the compensation landscape.
What you'll do
- Structure, direct, review, and interpret compensation analyses performed by project teams
- Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs addressing client attraction and retention needs
- Advise senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy, job architecture design, and digital activation of compensation designs
- Manage day-to-day client interactions and build strong, lasting relationships with senior executives
- Coach and mentor junior team members, ensuring quality deliverables and supporting their professional development
- Identify new client relationships, extend existing engagements, and pursue cross-selling opportunities to drive revenue growth
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of compensation consulting or related HR advisory experience with demonstrated subject matter expertise
- Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements
- Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, incentive plan design, market analysis methodologies, compensation-related technology, and regulatory compliance
- Strong client relationship management skills with experience advising senior executives
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching
Nice to have
- Experience leading engagements for global organizations with complex compensation challenges
- Demonstrated success in leading or supporting business development activities
- Advanced analytical skills and familiarity with compensation management tools, survey management tools, and AI-enabled compensation agents
- Demonstrated leadership in developing innovative solutions and thought leadership content
Pay and details
- Salary: $121,000 to $200,000 per year
- Full-time, hybrid position
- Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC
- Minimum three days per week in office or with clients