Compensation Consultant

Compensation Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Compensation Jobs is seeking a Compensation Consultant for a 9-month contract to support job architecture, market analysis, annual merit and incentive programs within a large, complex organization.

You will partner with HR and senior leadership to deliver data-driven, market-competitive compensation solutions across corporate, non-union, and blue-collar roles, with Dayforce experience considered an asset. Bachelor’s degree required and 4–7 years of compensation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7 years of dedicated compensation experience in a large, complex organization.
• Hands-on experience with job evaluation, job architecture, market benchmarking, merit cycles, incentive programs, and compensation analytics.
• Experience supporting corporate, non-union, blue‑collar, and skilled labor populations.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation systems; Dayforce experience is a plus.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation completed or in progress is strongly preferred.
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required; no visa sponsorship is offered.

Responsibilities

• Support job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, and compensation analysis across diverse employee groups.
• Administer annual merit, incentive plans, and off-cycle compensation reviews, including forecasting, reporting, communications, and system support.
• Analyze market data, internal equity, financial impacts, and governance requirements to develop compensation recommendations.
• Prepare data-driven insights, reports, cost models, and forecasts to support HR leaders and senior leadership.
• Contribute to pay transparency, pay equity, compensation policy, and governance initiatives.
• Provide guidance to HR partners on job leveling, market positioning, and policy interpretation.
• Participate in compensation projects and other initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Compensation Consultant for a 9‑month contract to support job architecture, market analysis, annual merit, and incentive programs within a large, complex organization. This role partners closely with HR and senior leadership to deliver data‑driven, market‑competitive compensation solutions across corporate, non‑union, and skilled labor roles. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced compensation professional who can work independently, quickly integrate with the team, and bring hands‑on compensation cycle and HRIS experience; Dayforce experience across Canada and the United States is considered an asset.

What you’ll do:

• Support job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, and compensation analysis across diverse employee groups.
• Administer annual merit, incentive plans, and off‑cycle compensation reviews, including forecasting, reporting, communications, and system support.
• Analyze market data, internal equity, financial impacts, and governance requirements to develop sound compensation recommendations.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven insights, reports, cost models, and forecasts to support HR leaders, senior leadership, hiring, retention, and workforce planning decisions.
• Contribute to pay transparency, pay equity, compensation policy, process documentation, and governance initiatives.
• Provide guidance to HR partners and leaders on job leveling, market positioning, compensation programs, and policy interpretation.
• Participate in compensation projects and other initiatives as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of dedicated compensation experience in a large, complex organization.
• Hands‑on experience with job evaluation, job architecture, market benchmarking, merit cycles, incentive programs, and compensation analytics.
• Experience supporting corporate, non‑union, blue‑collar, and skilled labor populations.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, pay equity, pay transparency, salary structures, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation systems; Dayforce experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to advise HR partners and senior leaders.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation completed or in progressis strongly preferred.
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Salary: The expected annual salary range for this role is $70,000–$90,000, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geography. As this is a contract opportunity, benefit and incentive eligibility will be confirmed based on the terms of the assignment.

This posting is for a newly created position. We do not request candidate pay history. If artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants, this will be disclosed as part of the recruitment process.