Chicago, IL | $120k-$200k | Hybrid
The Opportunity
- Lead complex compensation consulting engagements and deliver workforce solutions for senior HR and business leaders.
- Develop compensation strategies, pay structures, job architectures, and programs designed to attract, retain, and motivate talent.
- Analyze market data, compensation practices, incentive programs, and organizational requirements to develop practical recommendations.
- Direct project teams, review analytical work, and ensure high-quality client deliverables.
- Advise senior executives and HR leaders on compensation strategy, competitiveness, job architecture, technology, and regulatory considerations.
- Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout engagements.
- Mentor and coach consultants while overseeing project quality and professional development.
- Support business development by expanding client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and growing existing engagements.
- Leverage emerging AI and technology-enabled tools to improve consulting delivery and analytical capabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
- 8+ years of compensation consulting or related HR advisory experience with strong subject-matter expertise.
- Proven success managing multiple complex, large-scale consulting projects.
- Strong knowledge of compensation strategy, market analysis, incentive design, compensation technology, job architecture, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience advising senior executives and managing high-level client relationships.
- Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Curious, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable coaching others.
- Hybrid schedule: Minimum three days per week in the office or with clients.
- Compensation: Open; based on experience, skills, and overall fit. Candidates should provide expected compensation during screening.
