Compensation Project Manager

SGS Consulting; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks a Senior Compensation Specialist to lead complex compensation initiatives for clients, including policy design, pricing, and program implementation. You will ensure regulatory compliance and deliver data-driven insights to HR leadership.

The role requires 8+ years in compensation, expertise with HRIS and market data platforms, and a track record of delivering timely results in a government-contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience including job analysis/leveling and market pricing.
• Experience coordinating projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures aligned with client philosophy.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations.
• Lead and deliver complex compensation projects in fast-paced environments.
• Present findings and recommendations to HR leadership and executives.
• Manage timelines and cross-functional collaboration to deliver project deliverables.

Skills

CCP Certification

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Executive audience presentations

Project delivery

Compliance knowledge

Government contracting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Payscale MarketPay

Radford/AON

Mercer

Pearl Meyer

TSG

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• The Specialist will be responsible for one or more of the following project areas, depending on the organization’s needs:
• General Compensation Support
• Develop and implement compensation programs, policies, and procedures that align with client compensation philosophy.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state compensation regulations.

Skills:

• Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation is strongly preferred.
• Technical Tools: Experience with HRIS and compensation management platforms (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors, Payscale MarketPay).
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state compensation compliance requirements.
• Industry Experience: Experience working in an FFRDC or government contractor environment is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of delivering complex compensation projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with major compensation survey platforms (e.g., Radford/AON, Mercer, Pearl Meyer, TSG).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and statistical analysis.
• Analytical and Communication Skills
• Strong ability to analyze data, develop insights, and present findings and recommendations to HR leadership and executive audiences.

Education/Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, including hands-on expertise in job analysis, job leveling, salary structure design and market pricing.
• Project coordination experience (managing timelines, cross functional teamwork, executing project deliverables)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).