Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant

Hunt; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt is seeking a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to join our Career team. This hybrid role is based in Chicago or Houston and requires in-office presence at least three days per week.

You will lead the design and implementation of executive compensation and total rewards programs, aligning pay strategies with client business goals. Responsibilities include leading client engagements, developing business development initiatives to grow Rewards, and mentoring teams while staying current

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience delivering executive compensation or total rewards solutions.
• Ability to lead sales, manage project delivery, and nurture client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements focused on executive compensation strategy, including pay benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay structure modernization.
• Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow Rewards presence, particularly in key US markets.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design integrated total rewards solutions that address complex client needs.
• Provide expert advisory on executive pay considerations to clients in various industries and ownership structures.
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely delivery of high quality recommendations and presentations.

Skills

Executive compensation

Total rewards

Client relationship management

Sales leadership

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Career team. This role will be based in Chicago or Houston. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. Some travel is expected and encouraged to support client engagements and relationship building.

As a Sr. Consultant specializing in (Executive) Compensation and Total Rewards, you will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive (executive) compensation programs, including short- and long-term incentive plan design, overall pay strategy for executives and broader employee populations, and other total rewards topics that arise from clients' evolving business needs. Your strategic insights will help organizations align (executive) compensation and rewards programs with business objectives and talent goals in dynamic and competitive markets.

Senior (Executive) Compensation Consultant

We will count on you to:

• Lead and manage client engagements focused on (executive) compensation strategy, including pay benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay structure modernization.
• Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow Rewards presence, particularly in key US markets.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership teams.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design integrated total rewards solutions that address complex client needs.
• Provide expert advisory on (executive) pay considerations to clients in various industries and ownership structures.
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely delivery of high quality recommendations and presentations.
• Stay abreast of evolving market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and total rewards.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

What you need to have:

• 15+ years of experience delivering (executive) compensation or total rewards solutions
• Ability to lead sales, manage project delivery, and nurture client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

What makes you stand out:

• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design for executives and/or broader employee populations.
• Proven track record in achieving sales goals and managing multi-faceted projects .
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks affecting compensation programs.
• Experience in market facing activities such as conference presentations.

Why join our team:

• Work with industry-leading experts on a broad scale of HR topics.
• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well being.

Houston, Texas, United States