Senior Executive Compensation Consultant - NYC (Hybrid)
Overview
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.
Compensation: DOE - up to $225K
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.
