Principal Compensation Consultant - Hybrid

FOCUS Employment Solutions, LLC

Principal Compensation Consultant - Hybrid

Houston, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Experience Level: Mid-senior

    Experience Required: 8 Years

    Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

    Job Function: Human Resources

    Industry: Insurance

    Total Positions: 1

    Relocation Assistance: No

    Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No

    Seeking a talented individual to join the Career Consulting team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring at least three days per week in the office or with clients.

    As a Principal Compensation Consultant, you will lead large-scale project delivery, coach team members, and solve complex compensation challenges. You will also support the business development process. This is a great opportunity to partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop and deliver compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.


    What you will do:

    • Structure, direct, review, and interpret analyses performed by project teams
    • Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, and programs that address clients’ attraction and retention needs
    • Provide consulting services to senior management on compensation issues including pay strategy (structure and competitiveness), job architecture design, and digital activation of these designs
    • Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
    • Manage day-to-day client interactions, building and maintaining strong relationships
    • Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring quality deliverables
    • Generate revenue by developing new client relationships, extending existing engagements, and identifying cross-selling opportunities

    What you need to have:

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

    What makes you stand out:

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