Compensation Consultant II

AMN Healthcare; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare – a leading healthcare staffing and total talent solutions company – is seeking a Consultant II, Compensation. You will analyze compensation programs, provide market pricing insights, and advise leaders on pay practices to support internal equity and competitive offers.

You will partner with HR and business leaders to drive salary administration, job evaluation, and organizational design initiatives, while participating in annual merit and equity cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 5–7 years of compensation experience, or a HS diploma with 9–11 years of compensation experience.
• CCP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, salary administration, and job evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing, salary benchmarking, internal equity reviews, and pay equity assessments.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for offers, promotions, reclassifications, and market adjustments.
• Support compensation program effectiveness and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in annual merit, bonus, and equity planning cycles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Influence and advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 9–11 years experience

Tools

BetterComp

Workday

Excel

Job description

Welcome to AMN Healthcare - Where Talent Meets Purpose

Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you.

At AMN Healthcare, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers that make a difference.

Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard:

• Named to Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare - three years running.
• Consistently ranked among SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in America.
• Honored with Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award for driving change through innovation.
• Proud holder of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006.

Consultant II, Compensation

The Consultant II, Compensation serves as a trusted compensation advisor, providing analysis, consultation, and recommendations related to compensation programs, job evaluation, classification, organizational design, and pay practices. This role partners closely with Human Resources and business leaders to support organizational restructures, job reclassifications, new position development, market pricing, salary administration, and pay equity initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with expertise in compensation strategy, market analysis, job architecture, and internal equity practices to help drive competitive and equitable compensation decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Analysis & Consulting

• Conduct comprehensive compensation analyses, including market pricing, salary benchmarking, internal equity reviews, pay equity assessments, cost analyses, and market trend evaluations.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for salary offers, promotions, reclassifications, market adjustments, and internal equity adjustments.
• Support compensation program effectiveness by ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market competitiveness.
• Participate in annual compensation processes, including merit, bonus, and equity planning cycles.

Job Evaluation & Organizational Support

• Review and assess requests for new positions, organizational restructures, and job reclassifications.
• Perform job analyses, evaluate role scope and responsibilities, and recommend appropriate job grades and salary ranges.
• Apply consistent job evaluation and classification methodologies across the organization.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to support organizational design initiatives and workforce changes.

Job Architecture & Documentation

• Develop, revise, and maintain job descriptions to accurately reflect business needs and market alignment.
• Maintain compensation documentation, including job descriptions, organizational charts, salary structures, and market data.
• Support the maintenance and administration of job architecture and salary structure frameworks.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Provide compensation guidance and consultation to leaders, HR teams, and key stakeholders.
• Communicate compensation findings, market insights, and recommendations clearly and effectively.
• Assist in delivering compensation-related training and education to internal stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional Human Resources initiatives and projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive compensation experience; or
• High School Diploma/GED and 9-11 years of relevant compensation experience.

Preferred Certification

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, salary administration, job evaluation, and classification methodologies.
• Experience conducting market pricing, pay equity, and internal equity analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret compensation data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience supporting compensation programs in a fast-paced, complex organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to influence and consult with leaders at various levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel and compensation systems, including Better Comp or similar compensation software.

Preferred Experience

• Annual merit cycle administration.
• Bonus and incentive compensation programs.
• Equity compensation programs.
• Salary structure design and maintenance.
• Job architecture development and governance.
• Compensation consulting and stakeholder training.
• Organizational design and workforce restructuring support.
• Experience with Workday and compensation technology platforms.
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, decision-making, and business outcomes while adhering to responsible AI practices

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office/home office environment.
• Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Core Values

Respect Passion Continuous Improvement Trust Customer Focus Innovation

At AMN we embrace the ways we are similar and different; respecting all voices and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success. We acknowledge our shared responsibility to foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels recognized and valued. We cast a wide net to recruit and retain competitive talent and build healthcare workforces supportive of the communities we serve. We believe in the power of compassion and collaboration to build healthy communities where access to quality care is available to all. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

At AMN we recognize that in-person connections have value and promote collaboration. You will be expected to come into an AMN Healthcare office at a frequency dependent on the work arrangement for your role.

Pay Rate

$100,000 - $119,000 Salary

Final pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.