Senior Compensation Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — minimum three days per week in the office or with clients
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Required Experience: 8+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Job Function: Human Resources Consulting
Industry: Insurance and Professional Services
Compensation: $91,000 - $120,000
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Position Overview

At North Star Talent Group, we connect exceptional talent with exceptional organizations. One of our valued clients is currently seeking a highly qualified Senior Compensation Consultant to join their growing team.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for an experienced compensation professional who enjoys solving complex workforce challenges, advising senior leaders, and developing strategies that help organizations attract, retain, and motivate talent.

You will lead large-scale compensation engagements, manage client relationships, guide project teams, and support business development. You will also help clients modernize their compensation programs through data, technology, analytics, and AI-enabled tools.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex compensation consulting engagements from analysis through final recommendations.
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, pay structures, and programs aligned with business and talent needs.
• Advise senior HR and business leaders on pay competitiveness, job architecture, incentive design, and compensation modernization.
• Structure, review, and interpret compensation analyses completed by project teams.
• Translate complex data into clear, practical recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as a trusted compensation advisor.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, deliverables, resources, and quality.
• Coach junior team members and provide guidance on analysis, client delivery, and professional development.
• Develop new client relationships, expand current engagements, and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Use AI and technology-enabled tools to strengthen analysis, improve efficiency, and enhance client solutions.
• Contribute to innovative methodologies, market insights, and compensation thought leadership.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• At least eight years of compensation consulting or related HR advisory experience.
• Strong expertise in compensation strategy, market analysis, job architecture, incentive plans, and pay-program design.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and HR leaders.
• Strong understanding of compensation technology, regulatory requirements, and market practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience leading compensation engagements for large or global organizations.
• Proven success developing business, expanding client relationships, or supporting sales.
• Experience with compensation-management and survey-management platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled compensation tools or agents.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to turn data into compelling business recommendations.
• Experience developing innovative compensation solutions, methodologies, or thought-leadership content.
• A proactive, intellectually curious approach to problem-solving and team development.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Advise senior leaders on high-impact compensation and workforce decisions.
• Lead sophisticated projects for organizations with complex talent needs.
• Work in an environment that embraces analytics, AI, and technology-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple HR disciplines.
• Mentor developing consultants while expanding your own leadership and market presence.
• Access professional-development opportunities and varied career pathways.

Compensation

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $91,000–$180,000 annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, location, consulting background, and overall alignment with the position.

Candidates should be prepared to discuss their compensation expectations during the initial screening process.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office or at client locations.

The hiring organization will remain confidential during the initial recruitment process. Qualified candidates will receive additional information as they advance through the selection process.

Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship are not available.

North Star Talent Group is committed to connecting qualified professionals with opportunities where they can contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.