Executive Compensation Associate, Corporate, Human Resources, Remote

Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Associate of Executive Compensation to support the design and administration of compensation programs for executives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various departments, gain exposure to executive pay practices, and develop analytical skills in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in compensation or HR roles, with strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in compensation or HR roles.
• Knowledge of compensation survey methodologies and incentive plan design is a plus.
• Experience in a public company environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support annual executive and MD/P compensation cycles.
• Conduct market benchmarking for executive roles.
• Prepare compensation models and analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Job description

Job Description: Associate of Executive Compensation

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. We innovate daily to strengthen our clients, individuals, and communities. Our goal is to help clients find new ways to drive growth, improve business performance, and sustain leadership in their markets. We develop strategies and implement solutions that enable transformative change, helping clients own their future.

As part of the Huron corporate team, you'll help evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends, and client needs. Our professionals in accounting, finance, HR, IT, legal, marketing, and facilities management collaborate to support Huron's strategies and enable sustainable business results.

Join us and create your future.

Role Overview

The Associate of Executive Compensation will play a key role on the Total Rewards team, supporting the design, analysis, and administration of compensation programs for Executives, Managing Directors, and Principals. Reporting to the Manager of Executive Compensation, this role provides support in benchmarking, modeling, analytics, and executing executive pay programs at a public company. It offers an excellent opportunity for analytically minded professionals to deepen expertise in executive compensation, gain exposure to compensation committee materials, equity programs, and public company pay practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support annual executive and MD/P compensation cycles, including base salary, annual incentives, and long-term incentives.
2. Conduct market benchmarking for executive and MD/P roles using surveys and proxy data.
3. Prepare compensation models, scenarios, and pay analyses for decision-making.
4. Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners to administer executive compensation programs, ensuring alignment with company initiatives.
5. Assist in developing materials for the Compensation Committee, including presentations and data summaries.
6. Support preparation of the CD&A section of the annual proxy statement.
7. Manage the executive compensation calendar, tracking key deliverables.
8. Maintain documentation, process guides, and compliance records related to executive pay programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in compensation or HR roles.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with ability to analyze large datasets.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and curious mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, effective with HR colleagues and business partners.
• Knowledge of compensation survey methodologies, pay benchmarking, and incentive plan design is a plus.
• Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with SEC, proxy, CD&A considerations is an asset.
• Workday and Power BI experience is an asset.

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Compensation

The estimated base salary range is $75,000-$100,000, with total estimated compensation including incentives ranging from $86,250-$115,000. Compensation varies based on skills, experience, market factors, and travel requirements. The role is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs. This information complies with applicable salary transparency laws.

Position Details

Level: Associate

Country: United States of America