Compensation Consultant

Saxon Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxon Global is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to deliver strategic compensation consulting and advisory services to clients in Chicago. You will partner with senior management to develop compensation strategies, address attraction and retention needs, and deliver innovative, technology-enabled solutions.

The role requires strong compensation expertise, exceptional client relationship skills, and the ability to lead complex projects while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation technology, market analysis methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong client relationship management, with experience advising senior executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs addressing attraction and retention.
• Advise senior management on pay strategy, structure, and competitiveness.
• Embrace AI and technology-enabled tools to enhance compensation solutions.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and build long-term relationships.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members to ensure quality deliverables.
• Generate revenue by expanding engagements and identifying cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Senior Compensation Consultant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compensation Consultant to provide strategic compensation consulting and advisory services to clients. This role will partner with senior management to develop compensation strategies, address attraction and retention needs, and deliver innovative, technology-enabled solutions.

The ideal candidate brings strong compensation expertise, excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to lead complex projects while mentoring junior team members.

What You'll Do

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients' attraction and retention needs.
• Advise senior management on compensation issues, including:
• Pay strategy, structure, and competitiveness
• Digital activation of compensation designs
• Embrace AI and technology-enabled tools to enhance compensation solutions.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, expanding existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles, with demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of:
• Compensation technology
• Market analysis methodologies
• Regulatory compliance
• Strong client relationship management skills, with experience advising senior executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching.