Compensation Consultant - multiple large-scale projects experience

Talent Search Pro; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Well-being benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Talent Search Pro is seeking a Compensation Consultant to partner with senior HR leaders on market-competitive pay strategies and job architecture. This role supports large-scale projects, mentors junior staff, and helps drive business development through client engagements.

You will design and implement compensation programs, analyze data, and leverage AI-enabled tools to deliver insights. A hybrid schedule balances in-office collaboration with remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in compensation consulting or HR advisory roles.
• Ability to manage multiple large projects and client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy and market analysis methodologies.
• Strong client relationship management with executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses for project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs for attraction and retention.
• Provide consulting on pay strategy, job architecture, and digital activation of designs.
• Thrive in an environment with AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and relationships.
• Guide and oversee junior team members and ensure quality deliverables.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships and cross-selling.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Client relationship management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Coaching and mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Workforce and Rewards Consulting team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.

Our client is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.?

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

Why join

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership to help you grow
• A vibrant, inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues
• A broad range of career opportunities and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being
• A flexible hybrid work model balancing remote work with in-office collaboration