Our client, a highly regarded professional services organization, has retained us to identify a Senior Executive Compensation Consultant to advise clients on executive compensation strategy and total rewards programs. This is a client-facing consulting role with significant visibility, focused on helping organizations design competitive, performance-driven compensation frameworks that align with business objectives and evolving market conditions.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned compensation professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting, relationship management, and business development capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead executive compensation and total rewards engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Advise senior executives and HR leadership on compensation strategy, pay benchmarking, and incentive program design.
- Develop and modernize executive and broad-based compensation structures, including short- and long-term incentive plans.
- Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and trusted advisory relationships.
- Contribute to business development initiatives by expanding existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Mentor junior consultants and provide leadership across project teams.
- Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and evolving compensation practices to deliver informed strategic guidance.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5+ years of executive compensation or total rewards consulting experience.
- Demonstrated expertise designing executive compensation programs, incentive plans, and pay strategies.
- Proven success leading client engagements and building long-term advisory relationships.
- Experience managing complex consulting projects while balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced education or relevant compensation expertise is advantageous.
Key Areas of Impact
- Executive compensation strategy
- Total rewards consulting
- Incentive plan design
- Pay benchmarking and market analysis
- Client advisory and relationship management
- Business development and practice growth
- Cross-functional consulting leadership
- Location: Hybrid (New York City area) – In-office presence required approximately three days per week with periodic travel to support client engagements.
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