Strategic Compensation Lead

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a Lead Compensation Advisor to partner with business leaders and HR, delivering effective compensation and recognition solutions to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. You will serve as a trusted consultant, lead key compensation initiatives, develop analyses, and evolve tools and programs to support Freddie Mac’s total rewards strategy.

This is a visible, mission-driven role with cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive compensation experience including advisory, market pricing, program administration, and project leadership.
• College degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree or CCP designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of base pay, incentives, market data, compensation planning, and related practices.
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation or equivalent compensation management tools, plus advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted compensation consultant to business leaders and HR partners, guiding complex compensation decisions.
• Lead key compensation and recognition initiatives, driving stakeholder engagement and adoption of programs.
• Develop compensation analyses and recommendations balancing market, internal equity, and organizational needs.
• Strengthen compensation programs through market intel, surveys, governance, and planning activities.
• Create compensation communications, manager resources, and decision-support tools for consistency.
• Provide coaching and leadership to team members to build compensation capability and collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Influence leaders

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree or CCP designation preferred

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Freddie Mac is seeking a Lead Compensation Advisor to partner with business leaders and HR, delivering effective compensation and recognition solutions to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. You will serve as a trusted consultant, lead key compensation initiatives, develop analyses, and evolve tools and programs to support Freddie Mac’s total rewards strategy.

This is a visible, mission-driven role with cross-functional impact.