Sr. Compensation Consultant, Executive Compensation

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Compensation Consultant to shape executive compensation globally. You will own strategy, planning, and execution for senior leaders and partner with HR, recruiting, and business leadership to align compensation with Amazon's philosophy.

You'll lead discussions with VPs and Directors, develop data-driven solutions to balance competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward, and work with compensation tech teams to automate processes and surveys that inform strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, compensation or consulting experience.
• 5+ years of HR, Compensation Management or Consulting experience.
• Knowledge of Excel and PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of compensation compliance with state and federal laws.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the executive compensation strategy, planning, and execution for your supported organizations globally.
• Partner directly with senior HR leaders, Executive Recruiting, and business leadership to design compensation strategies aligned with Amazon's philosophy while meeting the unique needs of each org.
• Lead conversations with VPs and Directors on total compensation topics; you'll be the trusted advisor in the room.
• Develop creative, data-driven solutions to complex compensation challenges, balancing competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward.
• Perform deep analysis on global compensation programs, assess market competitiveness, and model the impact of alternatives.
• Build and maintain mechanisms that drive operational excellence; partner with compensation tech teams to implement tools and automation.
• Conduct custom market surveys with key industry contacts to inform strategy.
• Proactively identify compensation needs on a current and forward-looking basis, bringing solutions before problems surface.

Skills

Finance experience

HR/Compensation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Description

Amazon is one of the most complex and fast-moving businesses in the world, and the people behind it are what make it possible. Our Executive Compensation team plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and rewarding the senior leaders who drive that growth.

Amazon is one of the most complex and fast-moving businesses in the world, and the people behind it are what make it possible. Our Executive Compensation team plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and rewarding the senior leaders who drive that growth.

We're looking for a Sr. Compensation Consultant who thrives in ambiguity, brings creative problem-solving to the table, and wants to shape how Amazon rewards its most senior talent on a global scale.

Key job responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Own the executive compensation strategy, planning, and execution for your supported organizations globally.
• Partner directly with senior HR leaders, Executive Recruiting, and business leadership to design compensation strategies aligned with Amazon's philosophy while meeting the unique needs of each org.
• Lead conversations with VPs and Directors on total compensation topics; you'll be the trusted advisor in the room.
• Develop creative, data-driven solutions to complex compensation challenges, balancing competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward.
• Perform deep analysis on global compensation programs, assess market competitiveness, and model the impact of alternatives.
• Build and maintain mechanisms that drive operational excellence; partner with compensation tech teams to implement tools and automation.
• Conduct custom market surveys with key industry contacts to inform strategy.
• Proactively identify compensation needs on a current and forward-looking basis, bringing solutions before problems surface.

You'll have a seat at the table with Amazon's most senior leaders, influencing decisions that directly impact organizational performance.

The scope is global, the problems are complex, and cookie-cutter approaches don't work here.

You'll operate with high autonomy and ownership in an environment that values invention, speed, and the highest standards.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, compensation or consulting experience
• 5+ years of Human Resources, Compensation Management or Consulting experience
• Knowledge of Excel and Peoplesoft
• Knowledge of compensation compliance with state and federal laws
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
• Experience in executive compensation

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

USA, NY, New York - 148,600.00 - 201,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10499247