Compensation Strategy Lead – Workforce Solutions

PwC; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC in the United States (Illinois) seeks a Workforce Solutions - Rewards - Compensation Consultant- Manager to advise on compensation strategy, job architecture, pay structures, and incentive programs within Advisory. You will lead client workstreams and guide teams through complex engagements to deliver high-quality results.

The role involves developing compensation recommendations, analyzing market data, and presenting practical insights that support equitable and market-informed rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compensation/rewards consulting
• Demonstrated experience in compensation strategy, pay design, and job architecture

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compensation strategy, pay structures, and total rewards aligned to workforce and business goals
• Analyze compensation, benefits, and market data to inform pay design, incentive plans, and reward program recommendations
• Develop job architecture, career frameworks, and salary ranges for internal equity and external competitiveness
• Manage client workstreams across planning, budgeting, delivery, and reporting for rewards engagements
• Review pay policies, incentive programs, and benefits practices for regulatory compliance
• Prepare benchmarking analyses, executive summaries, and client-ready presentations
• Guide team members through project tasks, review cycles, and issue resolution across deliverables
• Identify opportunities to improve reward program design, process efficiency, and data-driven decision-making

Skills

Compensation consulting

Client leadership

Rewards analytics

Pay structures design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PwC in the United States (Illinois) seeks a Workforce Solutions - Rewards - Compensation Consultant- Manager to advise on compensation strategy, job architecture, pay structures, and incentive programs within Advisory. You will lead client workstreams and guide teams through complex engagements to deliver high-quality results.

The role involves developing compensation recommendations, analyzing market data, and presenting practical insights that support equitable and market-informed rewards.