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Senior Compensation Consultant

BELEN Network
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation Consultant

BELEN Network is recruiting for an experienced Senior Compensation Consultant to support complex workforce and compensation strategy engagements.

This role is ideal for a seasoned compensation professional who can lead large client projects, advise senior leaders, develop compensation strategies, and contribute to business development efforts.

The position follows a hybrid work model, with regular in-office and client-facing collaboration required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee large-scale compensation consulting projects
  • Review and interpret analyses prepared by project teams
  • Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, structures, and programs
  • Advise senior leaders on pay strategy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and related workforce decisions
  • Support the design and implementation of modern compensation programs and tools
  • Manage day-to-day client relationships and maintain strong executive-level partnerships
  • Guide and coach junior team members while ensuring high-quality project delivery
  • Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support new business development
  • Contribute to innovative, technology-enabled approaches to compensation strategy and delivery

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting, compensation strategy, or a related HR advisory field
  • Strong subject-matter expertise in compensation design and market analysis
  • Experience leading multiple complex projects or client engagements
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Compensation strategy
    • Pay structures and market competitiveness
    • Incentive plan design
    • Job architecture
    • Compensation technology
    • Regulatory and compliance considerations
  • Experience advising senior executives or HR leadership
  • Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and client-management skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting global organizations with complex compensation needs
  • Experience leading or contributing to business-development efforts
  • Familiarity with compensation management platforms, market survey tools, or AI-enabled compensation solutions
  • Experience developing innovative compensation approaches, methodologies, or thought leadership
  • Strong coaching and team-development experience