Senior Compensation Consultant

Allied Solutions, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to lead and administer compensation programs, providing expert guidance to client groups and HR teams while helping design strategies aligned with industry standards.

You will drive job evaluations, market pricing, and annual compensation cycles in Workday, audit data integrity, and partner with Talent Acquisition to optimize offers and job structures for diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• 5+ years of compensation work experience.
• CCP certification or Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; comfortable with large spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation analysis including job evaluations and leadership reporting.
• Conduct market pricing and participate in salary surveys; adjust salaries and structure as needed.
• Audit compensation data in Workday; lead testing and implement updates.
• Manage annual compensation cycles including incentives and merit processes; drive improvements.
• Advise HR partners and Talent Acquisition on titles, levels, and pay grades; support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CCP certification

Master’s degree in HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

The Senior Compensation Consultant serves as a subject matter expert on the Compensation team with a focus on implementing and administering compensation programs and providing consultation on compensation-related matters to client groups and HR team members. This role participates in the design and implementation of comprehensive compensation strategies aligned with the organization’s goals and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Analysis (20%): Oversee job evaluations for client groups to establish and maintain accurate job grades. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for leadership with insights on compensation trends, program effectiveness, and recommendations. Stay updated on industry best practices and innovative compensation strategies. Conduct Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) evaluations to determine exemption status for new or revised jobs. Ensure all compensation practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and stay informed on relevant legislation to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. Participate in and support larger compensation projects including structure maintenance and compensation program recommendations. Analyze impacts of changes to compensation programs (fixed and variable). Serve as the project lead for various compensation initiatives.
• Market Pricing & Analysis (15%): Conduct market pricing of new and existing jobs, provide recommendations, and analyze potential impact. Participate in company submissions for annual salary surveys. Analyze new survey data sets and recommend adjustments to salaries, job grades, and structure movement.
• Compensation HRIS/Auditing (15%): Utilize Workday reporting for compensation monitoring and auditing. Audit minimum wage requirements for both Exempt and Non-Exempt employees. Conduct audits of compensation information in Workday to ensure data integrity. Lead Workday testing for compensation-related updates and integrations. Implement compensation/market review recommendations in Workday.
• Annual Compensation Processes (20%): Serve as a subject matter expert in annual compensation processes such as incentive and merit cycles. Lead HRIS system module setup, testing, troubleshooting, and reporting for annual compensation cycles. Identify improvements and implement enhancements to annual compensation cycles.
• Compensation Consultation (30%): Serve as a trusted advisor on compensation-related matters, educating client groups and HR teams on the organization’s compensation programs. Collaborate with HR Business Partners to evaluate new and existing jobs, providing recommendations on titles, levels, and pay grades. Partner with Talent Acquisition to review escalated salary offers and provide recommendations. Work with HR teams on cross-functional initiatives, providing expertise from a compensation perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly related work experience required.
• 5+ years of compensation work experience required.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification or Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong MS Office skills (Word and PowerPoint). Comfortable with large, complex spreadsheet design and analysis to develop insights from data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform data and process audits. Ability to organize detailed data and present concise, user-friendly information. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently. Familiarity with FLSA and federal, state, and municipal compliance guidelines. Excellent critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate projects amidst competing priorities.