Strategic Compensation Leader & Advisor

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Lead Compensation Consultant to join the Global Compensation team and advise business-facing HR Partners, executives, and leaders on compensation programs. This role emphasizes solving complex problems, building consensus, and delivering clear, data-driven recommendations in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate brings at least 6 years of compensation experience, a related bachelors degree, and proven ability to influence decision-making through

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years demonstrable experience in compensation including program design, market surveys, compensation operations, and business advising.
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Able to act as leader for colleagues with less experience; may coordinate the work of other staff members when needed.
• Impacts a range of standard and non-standard customer, operational, process, project or service activities.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with business-facing HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
• Serve as a trusted specialist for compensation initiatives, programs, and processes.
• Develop thoughtful recommendations on complex compensation matters.
• Apply compensation programs consistently while accounting for business context.
• Navigate escalated issues confidently and independently.
• Influence decisions through expertise, communication, and partnership.
• Provide feedback from partners on the effectiveness of various areas, including compensation initiatives, programs, processes, tools, readiness, the HR operating model, etc.
• Contribute positively to team culture and help others succeed.

Skills

Compensation expertise

Program design

Market surveys

Business advising

Leadership

Education

Bachelore0s degree in a related field

Job description

Nike in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Lead Compensation Consultant to join the Global Compensation team and advise business-facing HR Partners, executives, and leaders on compensation programs. This role emphasizes solving complex problems, building consensus, and delivering clear, data-driven recommendations in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate brings at least 6 years of compensation experience, a related bachelors degree, and proven ability to influence decision-making through