Compensation Consultant

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Compensation Analyst to design and manage compensation programs, perform analyses, and ensure policy compliance in alignment with the company's reward strategy.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, market awareness, and collaboration with leadership to shape salary structures and incentive plans. 3+ years of experience and a degree are preferred. This on-site position in Chicago supports sedentary work and executive presence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of required work experience in compensation.
• University degree preferred.
• Knowledge of compensation analysis and strategy.
• Analytical skills and data analysis.
• Business acumen with consultative communication.
• Data-based decision making and attention to detail.
• Executive presence and understanding of market/industry dynamics.
• Ability to perform sedentary work.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage compensation programs and policies.
• Conduct compensation evaluations and analyses.
• Develop salary and incentive structures aligned with rewards strategy.
• Review base pay, incentives, allowances, and sales compensation.
• Assist in planning new or revised compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with established compensation policies.
• Prepare reports interpreting compensation data for management.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Data analysis

Consultative communication

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Executive presence

Market dynamics

Detail-oriented

Education

University degree

Tools

Salary structure design

Job analysis

Job evaluation

Compensation policy interpretation

Compliance assessment

Job description

• Conduct compensation program design, compensation plan management, and compensation evaluation and analysis
• Develop and administer effective compensation programs aligned with the organization's reward strategy
• Develop salary and incentive structure designs and pay policies
• Review changes to base pay, short-term and long-term incentives, allowances, deferred compensation, and sales compensation
• Review preliminary job analysis, job evaluations, and salary increase reviews
• Conduct analyses and studies supporting compensation and benefits programs
• Approve reports supporting management and conveying compensation policy interpretations
• Participate in planning new and revised compensation programs
• Assess compensation programs for compliance with established policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of required work experience
• University degree preferred
• Knowledge of compensation analysis and strategy
• Analytical skills and data analysis
• Business acumen
• Consultative communication
• Data-based decision making
• Detail-oriented
• Executive presence
• Understanding of market/industry dynamics
• Ability to perform sedentary work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compensation program design, management, and analysis, with a strong focus on compliance and alignment with organizational strategies. Proficient in data analysis and consultative communication to support effective decision‑making in compensation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compensation Program Design
• Compensation Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Consultative Communication
• Business Acumen

Hard Skills

• Compensation Plan Management
• Salary Structure Design
• Incentive Structure Design
• Job Analysis
• Job Evaluation
• Compensation Policy Interpretation
• Compliance Assessment
• Data-Based Decision Making

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Executive Presence

Industry Keywords

• Market Dynamics
• Compensation Programs
• Benefits Programs