Senior Compensation Consultant

Hunt; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant in Chicago to lead large-scale compensation projects for major organizations. You will partner with senior executives to develop and implement competitive pay strategies, job architectures, and total rewards programs.

The role requires deep expertise in compensation design, external market analysis, and regulatory considerations, with strong client management and mentorship for junior staff. Hybrid work with three days on site per week is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation consulting or related HR advisory roles.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of corporate compensation strategy, incentive plan design, and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret quantitative analyses for corporate projects.
• Develop compensation strategies and programs addressing attraction and retention needs.
• Advise senior management on pay strategy, job architecture, and design activation.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and build long-term partnerships.
• Provide coaching to junior team members to ensure quality deliverables.
• Drive business development by originating new client relationships and cross-selling.
• Utilize analytics platforms and survey data to deliver data-driven insights.

Skills

Compensation consulting

Client relationship management

Executive presentation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL 60606 -- Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week

Compensation: $91,000 - $225,000

A global leader in human capital consulting is hiring a Senior Compensation Consultant to join its Career Consulting practice. You will serve as a principal strategist, leading the delivery of large-scale projects, configuring complex corporate rewards structures, and solving intricate compensation challenges for major organizations. You will partner directly with senior executive leadership and HR heads to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top-tier talent.

What You'll Own

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret quantitative analyses performed by corporate project teams
• Develop comprehensive compensation strategies, rewards philosophies, and tailored programs that address clients' attraction and retention needs
• Advise senior management on complex compensation issues including overall pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and the digital activation of these designs
• Manage day-to-day client interactions, establishing trust and maintaining strong long-term partnerships across corporate accounts
• Provide technical guidance, project oversight, and constructive coaching to junior team members to ensure elite quality deliverables and support their professional development
• Drive business development initiatives by originating new client relationships, expanding existing consulting engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities across the firm's broader ecosystem
• Utilize advanced analytics platforms, market survey databases, and technology-enabled tools to build and deliver data-driven insights

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in compensation consulting or related high-level HR advisory roles, with demonstrated subject matter expertise
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple large-scale projects and navigate complex corporate client engagements simultaneously
• Deep technical knowledge of corporate compensation strategy, incentive plan design, external market analysis methodologies, total rewards technology, and regulatory compliance
• Strong client relationship management skills with direct experience presenting to and advising senior executives and C-suite leaders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaborative leadership abilities
• Advanced mastery of the Microsoft Office suite, with power-user capability in Excel and PowerPoint
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and mentoring team members

Nice to Have

• Previous experience leading large-scale engagements for global organizations with highly complex matrixed compensation challenges
• A documented track record of success expanding existing consulting accounts or driving new business development activities
• Familiarity with modern compensation management tools, survey management software, and AI-enabled compensation data agents