Compensation consultants help organizations design fair, competitive, and effective pay programs. They analyze market data, develop salary structures, advise on incentive plans, and support pay equity initiatives. Explore vetted Compensation Consultant opportunities on Ladders, focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
In this role, you may assess compensation practices, benchmark salaries against market data, and recommend changes to base pay, bonuses, equity, and broader total rewards programs. Consultants often partner with human resources, finance, executives, and business leaders to align compensation decisions with organizational goals and applicable requirements.
Employers commonly seek expertise in compensation analysis, job evaluation, salary benchmarking, incentive design, and data interpretation. Strong communication and presentation skills are important, as consultants translate complex findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders. Experience with HR systems, compensation databases, and spreadsheet or analytics tools can also be valuable.
Compensation Consultant roles can span management consulting firms, specialized advisory practices, and in-house compensation teams. Depending on the employer and level, positions may focus on executive compensation, sales incentives, pay equity, global rewards, or compensation strategy. Browse opportunities to find a role aligned with your experience and career goals.
Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review Compensation Consultant listings, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and identify opportunities that match your expertise in pay strategy and rewards.
Strategic Business Consultant (Retirement Sales)
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance relationships with elite advisors, driving client retention and organic growth through strategic analyses and consultative solutions while ensuring a superior service ex...
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$89K - $134K *
Engage with clients by managing strategic account plans, driving growth initiatives, and enhancing relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions, ensuring...
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$90K - $110K *
Transform client experiences by delivering tailored Workday HCM solutions. Collaborate with teams to analyze needs, implement enhancements, and ensure satisfaction through exceptional service and inno...
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$95K *
Shape the future of employment compliance by leading I-9, E-Verify, and EEO initiatives. Drive proactive strategies, enhance training, and ensure audit readiness while supporting a diverse workforce a...
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Analytic Compliance, Audit Analyst II
$70K - $110K *
Unlock your potential by analyzing data and conducting audits to enhance compliance for innovative B2B and B2C platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply critical thinking, and gain ins...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower product innovation by leading strategy, execution, and team development in a transformative software-focused environment. Drive comprehensive product outcomes through strong cross-functional c...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Join us to drive product strategy and execution for a key software area. Lead teams in developing market-driven solutions, enhancing B2B SaaS offerings, and ensure customer value throughout the produc...
4 weeks ago
Benefits and Planning Consultant - South Atlantic Region
$66K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing executive financial planning through personalized guidance, relationship building, and compliance-focused client engagement, ensuring exceptional service and...
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$63K - $105K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team as you build and configure OneStream solutions. Collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance financial systems for federal agencies, mastering essential t...
3 days ago
$82K - $111K *
Serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction and retention while fostering partnerships and implementing effective client strategies for healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionall...
3 weeks ago
Senior Global Benefits Specialist
$92K - $125K *
Join a team that's redefining global benefits programs! Collaborate to design and implement innovative health, wellness, and retirement solutions across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and enhan...
1 week ago
$115K - $140K *
Join us to leverage your expertise in HEOR methodologies, driving project delivery and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and partic...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Shape the future of federal financial operations by driving user adoption and change management for a new tool. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensu...
3 days ago
Principal Professional Services Solutions Consultant
$126K - $158K *
Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions in SaaS accounting services. Lead sales efforts, estimate implementation requirements, and create detailed Statements of Work, ensuring alignment betw...
1 month ago
Venture Capital Fund Controller
$150K - $180K *
Transform financial operations by leading fund administration, ensuring compliance, and mentoring teams while managing complex investment transactions and audits for venture capital funds...
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Senior Research Analyst - Temporary Worker
$114K - $120K *
Transform data into actionable insights by conducting advanced analysis and developing compelling reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support leading B2B brands and enhance research qu...
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$112K - $225K *
Champion the future of risk management by leveraging your actuarial expertise in a remote role focused on regulatory consulting, pricing, reserving, and reinsurance strategies, while advancing your pr...
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$85K - $110K *
Engage top talent as a full-cycle Talent Acquisition Partner, managing recruitment across diverse functions and levels. Collaborate with hiring managers to attract and hire skilled professionals, ensu...
6 days ago
$200K - $250K *
Elevate client partnerships by solving complex business challenges. Seek out and establish new connections while fostering long-term relationships to drive success and become a trusted advisor in the...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$74K - $87K *
Transform customer experiences by leading Unanet ERP implementations, ensuring successful configurations and training for Government Contracting clients. Manage multiple projects, driving adoption and...
2 weeks ago
Conflicts Analyst II - Intake Compliance
$61K - $108K *
Play a key role in assessing and managing ethical business conflicts, supporting attorneys and firm practices by ensuring compliance with policies, while conducting in-depth research and analysis on n...
Reposted 1 week ago
Competitive Intelligence Manager
$97K - $138K *
Help us shape the future of competitive intelligence by leading strategic initiatives that drive market insights and customer advocacy, enhancing our sales and marketing efforts while fostering strong...
6 days ago
Executive Underwriter, Central
$150K - $190K *
Lead the charge in underwriting and managing complex enterprise accounts, driving profitable business through strategic broker partnerships while mentoring junior underwriters and shaping portfolio st...
1 week ago
$79K - $127K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health research through innovative statistical analysis and mentoring. Collaborate with investigators to design studies, prepare publications, and present fin...
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HR Integration & Planning Principal
$164K - $314K *
Elevate HR strategy by leading integration and planning initiatives that align enterprise priorities with effective execution across HR functions, driving measurable business outcomes and enhancing or...
Reposted 4 days ago
What does a Compensation Consultant do?
A Compensation Consultant advises organizations on pay programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, incentive plans, and pay equity. The role typically combines data analysis with recommendations for HR and business leaders.
What qualifications are common for Compensation Consultant jobs?
Employers often look for experience in compensation analysis, human resources, finance, consulting, or total rewards. Knowledge of salary surveys, job evaluation, incentive design, and analytics tools may also be useful; specific requirements vary by position.
Where do Compensation Consultants work?
Compensation Consultants work at consulting firms, specialized compensation advisory practices, and within companies’ human resources or total rewards teams across many industries.
What skills are important for Compensation Consultants?
Important skills include compensation benchmarking, data analysis, job architecture, pay equity analysis, incentive planning, and clear communication. Consultants also benefit from sound judgment and the ability to explain complex findings to decision-makers.
How can I find Compensation Consultant jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing’s compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify suitable Compensation Consultant roles.