Senior Compensation Consultant

Upcoresolutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Upcoresolutions is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to join our Career Consulting team in Chicago. This role leads large-scale projects, mentors staff, and collaborates with senior HR leaders to design and implement compensation strategies that attract and retain talent.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-office/client-site days. You will focus on pay structure, market analysis, and regulatory compliance, while expanding client relationships and contributing to revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance or related field.
• 8+ years of compensation consulting experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects.
• Strong client relationship management with executives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Structure and interpret analyses by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies and programs.
• Lead delivery of large-scale projects.
• Support business development and cross-selling.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and relationships.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.
• Drive revenue by new engagements.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Client relationships

Project management

Leadership

Analytics

AI tools

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

HR analytics tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Compensation Consultant to join our Career Consulting team.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients.

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 Principal consultant, you will lead 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
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and digital activation of these designs
• 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 (8+) 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