Senior Compensation Strategy Leader

Career Crunch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Principal Compensation Consultant to drive large-scale compensation projects, coach teams, and solve complex challenges for clients. You will partner with senior management and HR leaders to shape pay strategies and architectures that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

Expect to thrive in a role that blends client leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and revenue growth through expanded engagements and cross-selling opportunities, with a flexible hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, technology, incentive design, market analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs for attraction and retention.
• Provide consulting to senior management on pay strategy and job architecture.
• Lead with AI-enabled tools and technology in compensation design.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions and maintain strong relationships.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and ensure quality deliverables.
• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships and cross-selling.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Marsh is seeking a Principal Compensation Consultant to drive large-scale compensation projects, coach teams, and solve complex challenges for clients. You will partner with senior management and HR leaders to shape pay strategies and architectures that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

Expect to thrive in a role that blends client leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and revenue growth through expanded engagements and cross-selling opportunities, with a flexible hybrid work model.