Senior Compensation Consultant

The Roar; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roar is seeking a Principal compensation consultant to lead large-scale project delivery, coach teams, and solve complex compensation challenges. You will partner with senior management and HR leaders to craft strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

Responsibilities include directing analyses, shaping compensation programs, advising on pay strategy and job architecture, and driving business development while leveraging AI-enabled tools for enhanced delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of compensation consulting or related HR advisory experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, incentive design, analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong client relationship management with executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive coaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs addressing attraction and retention needs.
• Provide consulting on pay strategy, job architecture, and digital activation of designs.
• Thrive in an AI/tech-enabled tools environment.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and maintain strong relationships.
• Guide junior team members and ensure quality deliverables.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships and cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Coaching

AI/tech awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Why join:

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership to help you grow
• A vibrant, inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues
• A broad range of career opportunities and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being
• A flexible hybrid work model balancing remote work with in-office collaboration