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.
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional investment management services. This role involves collaborating with Wealth Advisors to strategize and implement portfolio solutions, ensuring a...
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Unlock compensation strategies by partnering with teams to analyze, model, and deliver data-driven solutions. Drive benchmarking, job architecture, and annual comp cycles to ensure equitable pay pract...
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Partnership Compliance Consultant
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Champion compliance excellence by conducting hands-on reviews and mock exams for investment advisers and broker-dealers, ensuring clients remain exam-ready while fostering strong relationships and men...
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Analyze complex data to develop insightful reports, support client needs, and provide technical guidance to analysts. Collaborate with senior management to enhance decision-making and drive business g...
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Lead the charge in redefining Total Rewards strategy, enhancing compensation, equity, and benefits to attract and retain top talent while anticipating workforce shifts driven by AI and market trends...
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Shape compensation strategies by partnering with business leaders to translate enterprise goals into actionable solutions, ensuring competitive pay structures and compliance while enhancing workforce...
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Director, Incentive Compensation Operations
$207K - $310K *
Transform incentive compensation operations by leading a global team to ensure accurate payouts, drive process improvements, and enhance seller experiences while collaborating across multiple function...
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Managing Consultant - Revenue Integrity - Healthcare
$120K - $165K *
Join a dynamic team as a Managing Consultant, driving innovative solutions in Revenue Integrity. Oversee engagements, enhance client relationships, and lead project teams to optimize financial perform...
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Senior Workday Compensation Analyst
$130K - $140K *
Lead the charge in optimizing Workday Compensation for a global workforce. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate configuration and alignment with organizational strategies across multiple c...
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$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by advising corporate legal departments on strategy, technology, and process improvements. Drive complex engagements, build trusted relationships, and...
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$90K - $110K *
Drive sales and develop relationships with financial advisors across various channels to enhance market share and revenue for investment products, while collaborating with team members to leverage dat...
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Senior Sales Compensation Analyst
$125K - $135K *
Lead the charge in optimizing global sales incentive plans, ensuring accurate compensation through data management and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive continuous improvement and suppo...
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$78K - $88K *
Join us to perform actuarial analyses and support healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights, maintain models, and communicate findings effectively wh...
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Consulting Actuary - ACA Risk Adjustment
$143K - $229K *
Transform actuarial insights into strategic actions within a dynamic healthcare environment. Lead pricing strategies, manage vendor partnerships, and drive significant business initiatives to optimize...
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Managing Consultant - Revenue Cycle - Healthcare
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Transform your career by leading revenue cycle consulting projects, managing junior staff, and driving operational improvements while building strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise in h...
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$145K - $160K *
Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...
1 week ago
Sales Compensation Analyst, Systems & Operations
$67K - $95K *
Unlock potential by ensuring accurate sales compensation through system administration, manual calculations, and insightful reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and support sales i...
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Senior People Ops Manager - Payroll & Systems
$165K - $175K *
Reimagine payroll and people operations by ensuring accurate, timely compensation and benefits. Lead policy development and system improvements while supporting new and existing organizations in their...
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$95K - $100K *
Unlock potential by overseeing complex claims, providing expert guidance, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance claim handling and foster...
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Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...
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$70K - $115K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on healthcare compliance auditing. Utilize your analytical skills to drive impactful audits and contribute to client deliverables while receiving...
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Advisory Solution Consultant, Integrated Risk Management
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Elevate your career as a pivotal presales leader specializing in Integrated Risk Management solutions. Collaborate across teams to build innovative strategies that address diverse customer needs while...
1 month ago
Sr. Mgr, Sales Compensation Operations
$185K - $205K *
Elevate sales compensation operations by managing the variable budget, analyzing performance data, and ensuring accurate commission cycles. Collaborate with executives to optimize pay-for-performance...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on managing and optimizing defined benefit pension plans, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate valuations in a fully remote envi...
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$70K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving business success by building relationships and selling comprehensive HR solutions to small and midsize companies. You'll manage your own pipeline, engage with decision-maker...
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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.