HR Compensation and M&A Strategy Manager

LS Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in New York seeks a senior executive compensation consultant to lead complex engagements across publicly traded and private equity clients. You will drive design, governance, and implementation of compensation programs during performance transformations and M&A activities.

The role emphasizes leadership, client communication, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, growth-minded environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of consulting experience in compensation and benefit plan design and implementation.
• Exposure to HR M&A due diligence and integration.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Progress towards or attainment of professional designations such as FSA, EA, CEBS, CCP, or CEP.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, quantitative, and relationship-building abilities.
• Willing to travel and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPO compensation planning, including executive and equity plan design, incentive plan redesign, and communication strategies.
• Manage entire engagement lifecycle from scoping and budgeting to deliverable creation and client communication.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering staff growth.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand client base and service offerings.

Skills

Executive compensation consulting

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves providing comprehensive executive compensation consulting services, including assessment, design, governance, technology, and implementation, primarily for publicly-traded and private companies undergoing performance transformations or transactions. The manager advises on compensation aspects of domestic and global HR M&A activities such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and carve-outs, catering to Fortune 1000, middle-market firms, and private equity investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IPO compensation planning, including executive and equity plan design, incentive plan redesign, and communication strategies.
• Manage entire engagement lifecycle from scoping and budgeting to deliverable creation and client communication.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering staff growth.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand client base and service offerings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum five years of consulting experience in compensation and benefit plan design and implementation, with exposure to HR M&A due diligence and integration.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Progress towards or attainment of professional designations such as FSA, EA, CEBS, CCP, or CEP.
• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage staff, clients, and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication, quantitative, and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude, willing to travel, and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Information

The role emphasizes a collaborative culture, professional growth, and diverse learning opportunities, within a firm committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity employment.