Compensation Consultant

Career Crunch; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Crunch is seeking a Compensation Consultant to partner with senior management and HR leaders on large-scale compensation strategies. You will coach teams, direct analyses, and help deliver pay structures and programs that attract and retain top talent.

You will manage client engagements, advise executives, and contribute to the growth of consulting services by leveraging data-driven insights and innovative compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business/HR/finance or related field.
• At least 5+ years in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and advise senior executives.
• Strong knowledge of compensation strategy, market analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs for clients.
• Provide consulting to senior management on pay strategy and job architecture design.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and tech to enhance compensation designs.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and build strong relationships.
• Guide and coach junior team members to ensure quality deliverables.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships and cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS/ compensation tools

Job description

As a Compensation Consultant, you will assist with the delivery of large-scale projects, coach team members, and solve complex compensation challenges. In addition, you will support the business development process. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

What you will do:

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients' attraction and retention needs
• Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and digital activation of these designs
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
• Manage day-to-day client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring quality deliverables
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, extending existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
• Extensive (5+) 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 strategy, compensation-related technology, incentive plan design, market analysis methodologies, and regulatory compliance
• Strong client relationship management skills with experience advising senior executives
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching

What makes you stand out:

• 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