Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant - Chicago

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — minimum three days per week in the office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Required Experience: 15+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Job Function: Human Resources Consulting
Industry: Insurance and Professional Services
Compensation: $120,000 –$180,000 annually
Benefits: Company to discuss during screen.
Travel: Some domestic travel required 
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 Executive Compensation Consultant to join their growing team.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for an accomplished compensation consultant who can help organizations design competitive and effective executive and broad-based rewards programs.

You will lead complex client engagements involving compensation strategy, pay benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay-structure modernization. You will also build client relationships, support business development, guide project teams, and advise senior HR and business leaders.

What You'll Do

• Lead executive and broad-based compensation consulting engagements from strategy through implementation.
• Design short- and long-term incentive plans, pay structures, compensation frameworks, and total rewards strategies.
• Conduct market benchmarking and advise clients on competitive pay practices.
• Help organizations align compensation programs with business objectives, talent priorities, and market conditions.
• Advise clients across various industries and ownership structures on executive pay and governance considerations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR executives, business leaders, and other client stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing clients.
• Develop proposals, define project scope, support pricing, negotiate terms, and present recommendations.
• Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall engagement quality.
• Collaborate with specialists across compensation, talent, workforce strategy, and HR transformation.
• Monitor regulatory developments, governance requirements, and emerging compensation trends.
• Use AI and technology-enabled tools to improve research, analysis, insights, and client delivery.
• Mentor and develop consulting professionals at multiple levels.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, economics, organizational psychology, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience delivering executive compensation, broad-based compensation, or total rewards solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation strategy, benchmarking, incentive design, and pay-structure development.
• Experience leading sales efforts, managing consulting engagements, and developing client relationships.
• Proven ability to oversee complex, multi-phase projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of compensation governance, regulatory considerations, and market practices.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to translate complex compensation analyses into clear and practical recommendations.
• Willingness to travel within the United States to support client engagements.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven success meeting sales goals and expanding client accounts.
• Experience closing or delivering technology- or AI-enabled consulting solutions.
• Strong expertise designing compensation programs for executives and broader employee populations.
• Experience presenting at conferences, industry events, or other market-facing forums.
• Ability to balance analytical rigor, commercial judgment, and client relationship management.
• Strong record of coaching, motivating, and developing consulting talent.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Advise organizations on high-impact compensation and workforce decisions.
• Work across a broad range of industries, business models, and total rewards challenges.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple HR disciplines.
• Use modern analytics, AI, and technology-enabled tools to strengthen client outcomes.
• Access opportunities for professional growth, thought leadership, and market visibility.

Compensation

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $120,000–$180,000.

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, education, location, sales history, consulting expertise, and overall alignment with the role. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their compensation expectations during the initial screening process.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in either the Chicago office. Clients may be located throughout the United States, and some travel is expected to support client engagements and relationship development.

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.