Senior Compensation Consultant

Saxon Global; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxon Global in Houston, TX offers a Principal Compensation Consultant role in a hybrid environment. You will lead compensation analyses and shape strategies for clients, advising on pay programs and job architecture to attract and retain talent.

You will mentor teams, manage large engagements, and stay ahead of compensation tech trends. Excel and PowerPoint expertise and strong client relationship skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of compensation consulting experience with subject matter expertise.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, pay structures, job architecture, market analysis, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, structure, review, and interpret analyses conducted by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs to support clients’ attraction and retention goals.
• Advise senior management on pay strategy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and compensation program design.
• Help clients digitally activate compensation and job architecture solutions using modern technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development.
• Contribute to business growth by developing new client relationships and expanding engagements.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in compensation technology, analytics, and AI.

Skills

Executive advisory

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Compensation software

Survey tools

Job description

We’re Hiring: Principal Compensation Consultant | Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX 77042 | Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $130,000–$200,000 per year

What You’ll Do

• Lead, structure, review, and interpret analyses conducted by project teams.
• Develop innovative compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that support clients’ attraction and retention goals.
• Advise senior management on pay strategy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and compensation program design.
• Help clients digitally activate compensation and job architecture solutions using modern technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and supporting professional development.
• Contribute to business growth by developing new client relationships, expanding existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in compensation technology, analytics, and AI.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of compensation consulting experience with demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep expertise in:
• Compensation strategy and pay structures
• Job architecture
• Market analysis and benchmarking
• Compensation technology
• Regulatory and compliance considerations
• Strong client relationship and executive advisory skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Intellectual curiosity, a proactive mindset, and a passion for problem-solving and coaching.

What Will Make You Stand Out

Experience leading engagements for global organizations with complex compensation challenges.

A track record of contributing to business development and revenue growth.

Advanced analytical capabilities and experience with compensation management and survey tools.

Familiarity with AI-enabled compensation solutions and agents.

Experience developing innovative compensation solutions and thought leadership content.

A passion for leveraging technology to transform the way compensation programs are designed and delivered.