Compensation & Benefits Study Consultant

GuruSchools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Guru Consulting Services LLC is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Study Consultant to lead a market study for a municipal government client. The role requires 8+ years in compensation research, with a focus on public sector benchmarks and total rewards.

The contract spans through February 2027, with 1099/C2C engagement and collaboration with city leadership and HR stakeholders. Strong Excel and analytics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience conducting compensation and classification studies.
• Strong expertise in public sector compensation, salary benchmarking, and total rewards.
• Experience working with unionized workforces and multiple pay structures is highly preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel, compensation analytics, and market survey methodologies.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive compensation and benefits market study.
• Benchmark approximately 100 positions against comparable public and private employers.
• Analyze salary ranges, pay progression, differentials, bonuses, and allowances.
• Evaluate pension, retirement, healthcare, disability, life insurance, and paid leave programs.
• Compare total compensation packages and recommend competitive salary adjustments.
• Develop a sustainable compensation methodology for future pay plan maintenance.
• Present findings and executive recommendations to city leadership and HR stakeholders.

Skills

Salary Benchmarking

Total Rewards Analysis

Benefits Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, Public Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Compensation & Benefits Study Consultant

Job Id : OOJ - 8051

Posted Date : 09/18/2026

Experience : 0-5

Job Type : Contractual

Overview :

Guru Consulting Services LLC is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Consultant to lead a comprehensive compensation and total rewards study for a municipal government client. The consultant will evaluate salary structures, employee benefits, market competitiveness, and pay equity across approximately 1,500 employees and 326 job classifications spanning multiple departments and bargaining .

Employment Type:

1099 / Contract (C2C)

Duration:

Through February 2027

Experience:

8-12+ Years

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive compensation and benefits market study.

Benchmark approximately 100 positions against comparable public and private employers.

Analyze salary ranges, pay progression, differentials, bonuses, and allowances.

Evaluate pension, retirement, healthcare, disability, life insurance, and paid leave programs.

Compare total compensation packages and recommend competitive salary adjustments.

Develop a sustainable compensation methodology for future pay plan maintenance.

Present findings and executive recommendations to city leadership and HR stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.

8+ years of experience conducting compensation and classification studies.

Strong expertise in public sector compensation, salary benchmarking, and total rewards.

Experience working with unionized workforces and multiple pay structures is highly preferred.

Advanced skills in Excel, compensation analytics, and market survey methodologies.

Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

Municipal or government consulting experience.

Classification & compensation redesign projects.

Pay equity and market competitiveness analysis.

Experience presenting findings to executive leadership or City Councils.

Skills :

• Salary Benchmarking
• Total Rewards Analysis
• Benefits Evaluation