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.
Workday Payroll Consulting Manager
$175K - $190K *
Innovate with us as a strategic consultant, guiding ERP and Payroll transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape client strategies, enhance operational readiness, and drive impactful chan...
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Senior Strategist, Paid Search B2B
$82K - $106K *
Advance your career by leading B2B paid search strategies and driving client growth through data-driven insights, performance management, and effective cross-team collaboration in a dynamic marketing...
Reposted today
Workers Compensation Team Lead
$67K - $100K *
Lead multiple teams of examiners in workers' compensation, ensuring efficient operations, training, and compliance. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships while overseeing comple...
3 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, Accounting and Finance Advisory Services
$86K - $164K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial performance for CFOs and finance leaders. Collaborate on diverse projects, leveraging your expertise to drive process improvements and deliver excep...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, and payroll for a 400+ remote workforce. Drive compliance, market analysis, and operational excellence while fostering employee engagem...
3 weeks ago
$83K - $129K *
Develop strategic partnerships to enhance ServiceNow's ecosystem, driving revenue and market advantage through innovative go-to-market strategies and collaboration with ISVs, while achieving key perfo...
2 weeks ago
$230K - $260K *
Redefine global compensation and benefits strategies to attract AI talent, ensuring fairness and scalability across 18 countries while collaborating with executives and leveraging AI for innovative re...
2 days ago
Associate, Insurance Compliance
$80K - $90K *
Advance your career by managing a portfolio of loans to ensure compliance with insurance obligations and investor requirements while collaborating with borrowers and agents to mitigate risks and enhan...
3 weeks ago
Workers Compensation Claims Examiner
$85K - $110K *
Analyze complex California workers' compensation claims, ensuring accurate adjudication and settlement. Collaborate with clients and experts while delivering innovative solutions in a dynamic, profess...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $202K *
Transform the enterprise landscape by guiding technology strategies that align business goals with IT capabilities, ensuring efficient operational performance and supporting growth through best practi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $150K *
Lead the charge in driving impactful cybersecurity and AI risk programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex findings into executive insights while fostering client relationships...
3 weeks ago
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services - Government Pricing
$110K - $130K *
Deliver expert advisory services to life sciences firms, optimizing government pricing strategies and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients to support project execution and drive impactful out...
Reposted 6 days ago
$180K - $200K *
Drive compliance excellence by leading regulatory strategy and governance, ensuring scalable infrastructure for service contracts and insurance programs across North America. Collaborate with executiv...
Yesterday
$100K - $125K *
Unlock your potential as a Revenue Compensation Analyst, where you'll design and manage compensation plans, analyze trends, and collaborate with teams to enhance sales efficiency. Bring your analytica...
1 week ago
$112K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading claims advocacy efforts, managing complex coverage issues, and providing expert guidance to brokers and clients. Collaborate with teams to ensure positive outcomes and...
2 weeks ago
Renewal Risk Engineer - Management Liability
$120K - $160K *
The Renewal Risk Engineer will be responsible for underwriting and managing a renewal book of Management Liability and Professional Liability business. This role involves evaluating risk exposures, pr...
Reposted 3 days ago
Risk Advisor - Commercial Lines
$100K - $250K *
Develop and manage new insurance accounts while driving sales growth through consultative approaches. Build strong client relationships, assess risk needs, and provide tailored solutions to ensure cli...
2 weeks ago
Supervisor, Payroll Distribution
$69K - $118K *
Engage in overseeing daily operations of the Distribution department, ensuring timely payroll processing and operational efficiency. Drive improvements, manage vendor relationships, and support team d...
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Director, Commercial Analytics and Sales Compensation
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of commercial analytics by leading sales compensation strategies, forecasting, and performance insights. Drive team development and cross-functional collaboration to enhance revenue g...
3 weeks ago
Manager – Grants Management (Gov't Sector Services Practice)
$88K - $105K *
Help us lead complex federal grant management projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while supporting clients in diverse sectors. Drive business development and contribute to thought leadership...
1 week ago
$87K - $157K *
Unlock compliance excellence by managing auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency across contracts and collaboration...
3 weeks ago
Compliance Specialist III - TPA/DPS
$71K - $94K *
Champion compliance excellence by preparing and reviewing complex filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to service standards while fostering a collaborative environment for continuou...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Claims Specialist- Workers' Compensation
$105K - $125K *
Champion effective claims resolution by managing California workers' compensation claims. Leverage your expertise to investigate, negotiate, and strategize for optimal outcomes while ensuring complian...
1 week ago
Senior Claims Specialist- Workers' Compensation
$105K - $125K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Claims Specialist, managing California and Oregon workers' compensation claims. Leverage your expertise to drive effective resolutions, negotiate settlements, and ensur...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Drive the strategic evolution and governance of equity compensation programs in a dynamic private equity context. Lead vendor management, execute precise equity agreements, and ensure compliance while...
1 month 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.