Senior Compensation Consulting Associate

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlotte, NC seeks a compensation consultant with 1–4 years of related experience to analyze executive and broad-based pay, design incentive plans, and support M&A diligence. You will collaborate with project teams, prepare client-ready deliverables, and contribute to business development while ensuring high-quality client service.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service with a client-facing mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Benchmark compensation and incentive plans and develop market-based recommendations
• Assist design and implementation of short- and long-term incentive plans and salary structures
• Support due diligence for M&A compensation and integration
• Deliver client-ready project plans, deliverables, and help market services

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CCP

PHR

J.D.

C.P.A.

Tools

Compensation Analysis

Market Analysis

M&A Compensation Diligence

Salary Structure Development

Short-Term Incentive Plans

Long-Term Incentive Plans

Deferred Compensation Arrangements

Job description

• Benchmarking executive compensation, broad-based compensation, sales compensation, and/or physician compensation and developing recommendations based on comprehensive market analysis
• Supporting the design, implementation, administration of short- and long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and salary structures
• Conducting compensation diligence and integration support for M&A transactions
• Executing project plans, preparing client deliverables, and supporting marketing efforts
• Working closely with project teams to deliver an integrated approach to client service
• Performing other duties as assigned by the partners, managing directors, senior managers, directors and/or managers

Requirements

• 1-4 years of related work experience in compensation and consulting
• Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university. Advanced degree or professional designation preferred but not required, e.g., J.D., C.P.A. CCP, PHR
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service, with a strong client-facing mindset and focus on relationship management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments based on internal/external deadlines and competing client demands
• Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment
• Ability to supervise staff and lead engagements
• Ability to travel as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compensation benchmarking, incentive plan design, and client relationship management. Proficient in project execution and delivering high-quality client service while managing multiple priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compensation Benchmarking
• Incentive Plan Design
• Client Relationship Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Project Execution

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Compensation Analysis
• Market Analysis
• M&A Compensation Diligence
• Salary Structure Development
• Short-Term Incentive Plans
• Long-Term Incentive Plans
• Deferred Compensation Arrangements

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership Skills
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CCP
• PHR
• J.D.
• C.P.A.

Industry Keywords

• Compensation Consulting
• Client Service
• Project Management
• Team Collaboration
• Engagement Leadership

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint