Senior Compensation Consultant

Wipfli LLP; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant who will be pivotal in providing top-notch consulting services, focusing on client relationships and strategic compensation strategies. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, effective communication, and collaboration with clients to develop tailored compensation solutions. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while ensuring alignment with client needs across various time zones.

Benefits

Health plan options (HMO & PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan & profit share

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Family care leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Qualifications

• 5+ years in compensation analysis or a related role.
• 5+ years in compensation or consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects translating needs into actionable recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth compensation analyses including benchmarking and salary structure design.
• Develop tools and templates to enhance quality and efficiency.

Skills

Critical Thinking & Analysis

Relationship Building & Client Orientation

Problem Solving & Results Focus

Persuasive Communication

Financial Acumen

Time Management & Organization

Proven Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, I/O psychology, accounting, or related field

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Position Summary: The Senior Compensation Consultant is a key player in delivering exceptional compensation consulting services to our clients. This role blends analytical expertise with strategic consulting, working closely with clients to design and implement effective compensation strategies. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in compensation analysis, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Location Requirement:While this position can be conducted remotely, we are seeking candidates based in the Mountain, Central, or Eastern time zones to better align with client needs and ensure effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage client projects from start to finish, translating needs into actionable recommendations across base pay, incentive plans, executive compensation, and board pay.
• Act as a subject matter expert, sharing tools, methodologies, and insights with clients and internal teams.
• Conduct in-depth compensation analyses, including benchmarking, salary structure design, incentive modeling, and executive pay assessments.
• Partner with colleagues to identify and engage prospective clients, present proposals, and close new business opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to define project scope, timelines, and communication strategies—ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.
• Use advanced analytics to interpret and present data to diverse audiences.
• Develop tools, templates, and processes that enhance quality and efficiency.
• Deliver findings to stakeholders including boards, executives, and employees through clear, impactful reports.
• Design and facilitate training sessions for leaders and staff—virtually and in-person.
• Collaborate across service lines to support broader client needs in strategy, change, and process improvement.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and drive additional value for clients.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Mentor junior consultants.
• Stay current on trends impacting clients and services.
• Contribute to the growth of the talent management consulting practice.
• Engage in professional associations and community initiatives.
• Support firm-sponsored events and cross-functional service areas (e.g., succession planning, talent assessment, HR policy).

Key Competencies:

• Critical Thinking & Analysis (High)
• Relationship Building & Client Orientation (High)
• Problem Solving & Results Focus (High)
• Persuasive Communication
• Financial Acumen
• Time Management & Organization
• Proven Written and Verbal Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, I/O psychology, accounting, or related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification - Preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years in compensation analysis or a related role.
• 5+ years in compensation or consulting preferred.

Travel:

• Up to 20% travel to client sites and conferences as needed.

Tiffany Farnsworth, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $106,000 - $175,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.