Sr Strategy Comp Consultant

AT&T; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T in Dallas is seeking a Senior Compensation Strategy Consultant to design, evaluate, and enhance compensation programs across the enterprise. You will collaborate with senior leaders, HR, Finance, and Legal to shape executive and broad-based plans, annual and long-term incentives, and total rewards strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to translate data into compelling narratives for executive audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience with market pricing, benchmarking, and incentive program evaluations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with compensation leadership to design, evaluate, and enhance compensation programs.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive assessments.
• Support annual and long-term incentive program design and administration.
• Develop analyses and recommendations on executive compensation, retention programs, and benefits.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and business cases for senior leadership.
• Translate complex compensation data into clear narratives for governance and decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. AT&T is seeking a highly analytical, business-focused Senior Compensation Strategy Consultant to join our Compensation team.

In this role, you will help design, evaluate, and enhance compensation programs that support our talent strategy and business objectives across the enterprise. Working closely with senior compensation leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal teams, you will contribute to executive compensation programs, broad-based compensation initiatives, annual and long-term incentive plans, retention strategies, and compensation planning processes. You will also play a key role in developing executive-ready presentations, strategic recommendations, and thought leadership materials that inform compensation decisions at the highest levels of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a compensation professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing key talent decisions, and translating data-driven insights into actionable strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with compensation leadership to design, evaluate, and enhance executive and broad-based compensation programs.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and competitive assessments to support compensation strategy and decision-making.
• Support the design and administration of annual and long-term incentive programs.
• Develop analyses and recommendations related to executive compensation, retention programs, perquisites, and benefits.
• Contribute to annual compensation planning activities, including salary review and incentive planning processes.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, white papers, business cases, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Analyze compensation trends, workforce data, and external market information to identify opportunities and emerging practices.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs align with business objectives and governance requirements.
• Translate complex compensation analyses into clear, compelling narratives that drive informed decisions.
• Support compensation governance, program communications, and strategic initiatives that enhance AT&T's total rewards offerings.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience in a corporate compensation function, consulting environment, or combination of both.
• Experience conducting compensation analyses, market pricing, benchmarking, and incentive program evaluations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and modeling.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations and communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting executive compensation programs and governance processes.
• Background with a leading compensation, or HR consulting firm Knowledge of annual and long-term incentive plan design and administration.
• Understanding of compensation strategy, market alignment, career architecture, and rewards program design.
• Experience developing executive communications, strategic presentations, and compensation-related white papers.
• Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or related credentials.
• Experience working within a large, complex organization.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate combines deep compensation expertise with a consultant's mindset and a passion for solving business challenges. You are equally comfortable analyzing complex compensation data, influencing stakeholders, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders. You thrive in environments that require strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills.

Why AT&T

At AT&T, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical talent and compensation decisions that support our employees and business strategy. You'll work alongside experienced compensation professionals and business leaders while helping shape innovative rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Regular
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Salary Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00

Our Senior Exec Comp Consultant jobs earn between $105,600.00 - $158,400.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

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