Senior Compensation Consultant

$101K-$200K

Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Minimum 3 Days Per Week In Office or With Clients

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Senior Compensation Consultant for a hybrid opportunity in Chicago, Illinois. This senior consulting role combines compensation strategy, complex client engagement leadership, large-scale project delivery, team guidance and revenue-generating client development.

COMPENSATION

• $101,000-$200,000
• Compensation is open and determined based on experience, skills and overall fit
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Minimum of three days per week in the office or with clients
• Flexible hybrid model balancing remote work with in-office collaboration

COMPENSATION CONSULTING

• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies and programs addressing attraction and retention needs
• Advise senior management on compensation strategy, structure and competitiveness
• Support job architecture design and digital activation of compensation designs
• Apply expertise in incentive plan design, market-analysis methodologies and regulatory compliance
• Work with compensation-related technology and technology-enabled solutions

CLIENT & PROJECT LEADERSHIP

• Lead delivery of large-scale projects and complex client engagements
• Structure, direct, review and interpret analyses performed by project teams
• Manage multiple large-scale projects
• Manage day-to-day client interactions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Advise senior executives on compensation matters
• Provide excellent presentations and client-facing communication

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members
• Coach team members and support their professional development
• Help ensure quality project deliverables
• Apply a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Generate revenue by developing new client relationships
• Extend existing client engagements
• Identify cross-selling opportunities
• Support the broader business development process

TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS

• Work effectively in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
• Apply Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to consulting work
• Use analytical and data-driven approaches to support compensation recommendations

PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• Collaborative workplace environment
• Broad career opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible hybrid work model

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance or a related field REQUIRED
• 8+ years of compensation consulting or related HR advisory experience with demonstrated subject-matter expertise REQUIRED
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements REQUIRED
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy REQUIRED
• Deep knowledge of compensation-related technology REQUIRED
• Deep knowledge of incentive plan design REQUIRED
• Deep knowledge of market-analysis methodologies REQUIRED
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance REQUIRED
• Strong client relationship-management skills with experience advising senior executives REQUIRED
• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills REQUIRED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint REQUIRED
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving and coaching REQUIRED

PREFERRED / STANDOUT EXPERIENCE

• Experience leading engagements for global organizations with complex compensation challenges
• Demonstrated success leading or supporting business-development activities
• Advanced analytical skills
• Familiarity with compensation-management tools
• Familiarity with survey-management tools
• Familiarity with AI-enabled compensation agents
• Demonstrated leadership developing innovative solutions and thought-leadership content

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many experienced compensation professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.