Principal Compensation Consultant

Location:Boston office–hybrid

Reporting to SVP, Total Rewards

Position Summary:

We are seeking aPrincipal Compensation Consultant to serve as the primary compensation advisor for assigned executive stakeholder groups. This role willleadthe design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs that support businessobjectives, talent strategy, market competitiveness, internal equity, and pay-for-performance principles across a global workforce.

The ideal candidate brings deep compensationexpertise, strong business acumen, exceptional consultingandcrossfunctionalcollaborationskills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary compensation consultant, serving as trusted advisor and thought partnerforIT,Marketing,Corporate Strategy,VelocityBusiness Unit,Finance, Legal, and HR.

• Advise leaders on compensation decisions related to hiring, promotions,annual comp cycle increases,transfers, retention, reorganizations, and workforce planning

• Evaluate compensation-related issues and recommend solutions that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, pay-for-performance principles, and budget considerations

• Lead complex compensation projects with cross-functional stakeholdersincluding the annual cycle and Workdaycompensationrelated set up and testing. As an example,you’llbe joining the Global Job & Market Pay Project working to implement a new job leveling system and market ranges.

• Partner closely with the Workday HRIS/IT teams on compensation related configuration and cycle execution

• Developmarketranges globallyusingSalary.com’sComp Analyst tool.Assistwithsurvey participation, benchmark matching, and analysis of external labor market trends

• Analyze compensation data and prepare insights and recommendations for leaders and executive audiences. Partner with Finance and HR leadership to model compensation costs and forecast program impacts to support strategic workforce decisions

• Ensure compensationprogramscomply withapplicable laws and regulations, including pay transparency, equal pay, and other compensation-related requirements.Develop andmaintaincompensationrelatedpolicies anddrive implementation of compensation-related tools and process improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or relatedfield

• 8+ years of progressive compensationexperience, including experience consulting with senior business leaders

• Advancedproficiencyin Excel

• Experience with Workday compensation module

• Deep knowledge ofglobalcompensation program design, market pricing, salary structures, incentive plans, and compensation governancewithin the technology industry

• Experience with the Radfordmarketsurvey platform

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop recommendations

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $131,750- $178,250. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. 

Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP), which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.

For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits, please visit our Careers Page.

PTC recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled.