Senior Consultant, Workforce Rewards & Job Architecture

Ladders; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Career development

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in the Finance & Insurance space, seeks a Senior Consultant, Workforce Rewards & Job Architecture to join its consulting team in Washington, DC.

You will lead client engagements on compensation and workforce rewards, design job architectures and leveling frameworks, and translate people priorities into tech-enabled solutions. The role emphasizes strong partnerships, disciplined delivery, and governance integration.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in compensation consulting and workforce rewards.
• Expertise in compensation strategy, market pricing, and pay structures.
• Experience designing and implementing job architecture and job leveling frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements in compensation and workforce rewards.
• Design and implement job architectures and job leveling frameworks.
• Translate rewards strategies into technology-enabled solutions.
• Advise on data and process governance for job architecture implementations.
• Utilize AI and technology in workforce rewards solutions.
• Oversee project budgets, deadlines, and staff delegation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Compensation consulting

Workforce rewards

Client relationship management

Tools

HR technology systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Consultant, Workforce Rewards & Job Architecture to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will lead client-facing consulting engagements focused on compensation, workforce rewards, and job architecture. The consultant will help design practical reward strategies, build job leveling frameworks, and translate complex people priorities into actionable, technology-enabled solutions. Success in this role will depend on strong client partnership, disciplined project execution, and the ability to connect data, governance, and organizational design into clear recommendations.

Location: Washington, DC - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $240,000 – $360,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements in compensation and workforce rewards
• Design and implement job architectures and job leveling frameworks
• Translate rewards strategies into technology-enabled solutions
• Advise on data and process governance for job architecture implementations
• Utilize AI and technology in workforce rewards solutions
• Oversee project budgets, deadlines, and staff delegation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in compensation consulting and workforce rewards
• Expertise in compensation strategy, market pricing, and pay structures
• Experience in designing and implementing job architecture and job leveling frameworks
• Strong understanding of HR technology's role in compensation and rewards programs
• Demonstrated client management skills in senior-level environments

Benefits

• Work on high-impact client engagements in a collaborative environment
• Access to data, technology, and intellectual capital
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility and teamwork in the office
• Comprehensive rewards package including health benefits and retirement plans

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.