Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant

North Star Talent Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Talent Group is seeking a Senior Compensation & Total Rewards Consultant to join a leading client in the insurance and professional services sector. The role focuses on executive and broad-based compensation, incentive design, and total rewards strategy.

You will lead engagements, benchmark pay practices, build trusted client relationships, mentor junior consultants, and collaborate with HR, rewards, and workforce strategy teams. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience delivering executive compensation, broad-based compensation, or total rewards solutions.
• Experience designing compensation programs, incentive plans, pay structures, or rewards strategies.
• Ability to lead client engagements, manage project delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Willingness to travel within the United States as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive and broad-based compensation consulting engagements.
• Design short- and long-term incentive plans, pay structures, and total rewards strategies.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and advise clients on competitive market practices.
• Help organizations align compensation programs with business objectives and talent priorities.
• Advise HR and business leaders across different industries and ownership structures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted compensation advisor.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with current clients.
• Develop proposals, define project scope, support pricing, and present solutions to executive stakeholders.
• Manage project teams, schedules, deliverables, and overall quality.
• Collaborate with specialists across HR, rewards, talent, and workforce strategy to create integrated solutions.
• Monitor compensation trends, regulatory developments, governance requirements, and emerging market practices.
• Use AI and technology-enabled tools to improve research, analysis, client insights, and project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants while promoting collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

Executive compensation

Broad-based compensation

Total rewards

Client engagement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Location: New York City, New York
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - minimum three days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Required Experience: 5+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Job Function: Human Resources Consulting
Industry: Insurance and Professional Services
Compensation: $120,000 -$225,000 annually
Number of Openings: 1
Travel: Some domestic travel required
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

At North Star Talent Group, we connect exceptional talent with exceptional organizations. One of our valued clients is currently seeking a highly qualified Senior Compensation & Total Rewards Consultant to join their growing team.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for an experienced compensation consultant who can help organizations create competitive, effective, and sustainable rewards programs.

You will lead client engagements focused on executive and broad-based compensation, incentive plan design, pay strategy, benchmarking, and total rewards. You will also build trusted client relationships, support business development, and guide project teams in delivering high-quality solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead executive and broad-based compensation consulting engagements.
• Design short- and long-term incentive plans, pay structures, and total rewards strategies.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and advise clients on competitive market practices.
• Help organizations align compensation programs with business objectives and talent priorities.
• Advise HR and business leaders across different industries and ownership structures.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted compensation advisor.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with current clients.
• Develop proposals, define project scope, support pricing, and present solutions to executive stakeholders.
• Manage project teams, schedules, deliverables, and overall quality.
• Collaborate with specialists across HR, rewards, talent, and workforce strategy to create integrated solutions.
• Monitor compensation trends, regulatory developments, governance requirements, and emerging market practices.
• Use AI and technology-enabled tools to improve research, analysis, client insights, and project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants while promoting collaboration and continuous learning.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, economics, organizational psychology, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience delivering executive compensation, broad-based compensation, or total rewards solutions.
• Experience designing compensation programs, incentive plans, pay structures, or rewards strategies.
• Ability to lead client engagements, manage project delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and executive-facing consulting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel within the United States as needed.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrated expertise designing compensation programs for executives or broader employee populations.
• Experience with short- and long-term incentive plan design.
• Strong knowledge of compensation governance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven success meeting sales goals or expanding client relationships.
• Experience managing complex, multi-phase consulting projects.
• Market-facing experience through conferences, speaking engagements, or industry presentations.
• Ability to use AI and technology-enabled tools to deliver faster and more actionable client insights.
• A strong balance of analytical expertise, commercial judgment, and relationship-building skills.

Compensation

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $91,000-$225,000.

The final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, consulting background, location, performance history, and overall alignment with the role.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their compensation expectations during the initial screening process.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in the New York City office. Clients may be located throughout the United States, and some travel is expected to support client engagements and relationship development.

The hiring organization will remain confidential during the initial recruitment process. Qualified candidates will receive additional information as they advance through the selection process.

Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship are not available.

North Star Talent Group is committed to connecting qualified professionals with opportunities where they can contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.