Compensation Consultant Lead

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Lead Compensation Consultant to serve as the resource for executive compensation programs and align total rewards with the organization's strategy.

The role partners with the Compensation Manager to oversee operations, resolve escalated issues, and drive enterprise-wide compensation initiatives with strong market analysis and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of executive and leadership compensation programs, including salary, incentive, and related components.
• Serve as senior compensation advisor for complex matters, guiding leaders and HR Partners.
• Provide operational support by prioritizing workloads and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Lead enterprise-wide compensation initiatives, including design, implementation, and change management.
• Conduct advanced market analyses, financial modeling, and studies to support decision-making.
• Oversee compensation processes and systems to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Participate in compensation surveys, validate market data, and analyze results.
• Partner with senior leaders to communicate compensation philosophy and recommendations.
• Mentor compensation team members and promote process consistency and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive compensation analysis

Senior leadership advisory

Mentoring & development

Data integrity & compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Finance

Job description

The Lead Compensation Consultant serves as the resource for executive compensation programs and may provide day-to-day guidance and support to the compensation team. This role partners closely with the Compensation Manager to oversee compensation operations, resolve escalated issues, and ensure compensation programs align with the organization's total reward strategy.

Essential Job Function:

• Leads the analysis of executive and leadership compensation programs, including salary, incentive, and related compensation arrangements.
• Serves as the senior compensation advisor for complex compensation matters, providing guidance to leaders, HR Business Partners, and compensation team members.
• Provides operational support to the Compensation Manager by prioritizing workloads and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Leads enterprise-wide compensation initiatives and special projects, including program design, implementation, communication, and change management.
• Conducts advanced market analyses, financial modeling, and compensation studies to support executive decision-making and workforce strategies.
• Oversees compensation processes and system functionality, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and efficient administration of compensation programs.
• Participates in and manage compensation surveys, including data submissions, market data validation, and analysis of survey results to support compensation recommendations and ensure market competitiveness.
• Partners with senior leaders and executives to communicate compensation philosophy, practices, and recommendations.
• Mentors and supports compensation team members, promoting knowledge sharing, process consistency, and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 7 years of progressive compensation experience. Experience supporting executive and senior leadership compensation programs.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Preferred: SHRM-CP, PHR, or CCHR, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).