Senior Compensation Consultant

AT&T; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Compensation Consultant to design, implement and optimize compensation programs and Workday Advanced Compensation systems. You will analyze data, partner with leaders, and develop recommendations to align pay with business objectives and employee experience.

You will drive market analyses, benchmarking, and reporting while exploring AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and decision making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of compensation experience including program administration, market pricing, surveys and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with complex analyses and modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret large data sets.
• Experience partnering with leaders on compensation-related recommendations and decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert for Workday Advanced Compensation and support related tools and enhancements.
• Analyze complex compensation and workforce data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain compensation tools, reporting, and system functionality.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to guide compensation strategy, policies, programs and communications.
• Support development, administration and continuous improvement of compensation programs and processes.
• Conduct market analyses, benchmarking and survey participation to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Develop recommendations for base pay, incentive compensation, and management pay initiatives.
• Administer and interpret non-sales compensation plans and programs.
• Manage discretionary award programs including implementation, tracking and reporting.
• Monitor regulatory and statutory compensation requirements and advise actions.
• Support annual compensation planning activities with research and analysis.
• Explore and implement AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and insights.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Workday Advanced Compensation

Excel modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Consulting skills

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Power BI

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered

At AT&T, we're connecting people to greater possibility. As part of our Human Resources organization, you'll have the opportunity to influence programs that impact thousands of employees across the enterprise. We're looking for a Senior Compensation Consultant who is passionate about compensation strategy, data-driven decision making, and leveraging technology to deliver innovative solutions.

In this role, you will serve as a key compensation advisor and Workday Advanced Compensation subject matter expert, helping design, implement, and optimize compensation programs and systems that align with business objectives, performance expectations, and employee experience goals.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, transforming data into actionable insights, and driving continuous improvement through technology and AI, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a functional expert for Workday Advanced Compensation, supporting compensation processes, tools, and system enhancements.

• Analyze complex compensation and workforce data to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations that support business objectives.

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain compensation tools, reporting capabilities, and system functionality.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation strategy, policies, programs, and communications.

• Support the development, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs and processes.

• Conduct market analyses, compensation benchmarking, and survey participation to ensure competitive pay practices.

• Develop recommendations related to base pay, incentive compensation, bonus programs, and management compensation initiatives.

• Administer and interpret professional (non-sales) compensation plans and programs.

• Manage individual discretionary award programs, including implementation, administration, tracking, and reporting.

• Monitor and evaluate regulatory and statutory compensation requirements and recommend appropriate actions.

• Support annual compensation planning activities, including research, analysis, and salary budget recommendations.

• Explore and implement AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency, insights, and decision making.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of experience in Compensation, including compensation program administration, market pricing, compensation surveys, and analysis.

• Hands‑on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex analysis and modeling.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and communicate insights.

• Experience partnering with leaders and stakeholders on compensation‑related recommendations and decisions.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills.

What You’ll Bring

• Workday Compensation Certification.

• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.

• Experience implementing or supporting compensation technology enhancements and process improvements.

• Interest in applying AI solutions to HR and compensation processes.

What Is Ideal

• Deep expertise in compensation strategy and administration.

• Ability to translate data into meaningful business recommendations.

• Strong systems mindset with experience optimizing HR technology solutions.

• Curiosity, innovation, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Why AT&T?

At AT&T, we believe innovation starts with our people. You'll work alongside talented professionals who are transforming how we connect, collaborate, and grow. We offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact, develop your career, and help shape the future of work.

Our Senior Compensation Consultant jobs earn between $105,600.00 - $158,400.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00

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