Compensation Manager

Max Corporate Group•Chicago, IL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager for a leading global professional services organization. This is a senior-level advisory opportunity focused on helping complex organizations design and implement sophisticated workforce and rewards strategies. The successful candidate will lead large-scale client engagements, develop compensation solutions, advise senior executives and HR leaders, coach project teams, and contribute directly to business development. The role combines deep subject-matter expertise in compensation with analytics, client leadership, technology, and commercial responsibility. You will partner with senior management and HR leaders to develop compensation strategies that help organizations attract, retain, and motivate talent. The work will involve complex client environments and may include pay strategy, job architecture, incentive design, market analysis, compensation technology, regulatory considerations, and digital enablement. This position is particularly well suited to someone who combines strong analytical capabilities with executive-level advisory skills and enjoys developing both client solutions and new business opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in compensation consulting, HR advisory, total rewards consulting, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in compensation strategy and program design.
Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
Strong knowledge of pay structures, market competitiveness, job architecture, incentive plan design, and market analysis methodologies.
Knowledge of regulatory considerations affecting compensation programs.
Strong client relationship management skills with experience advising senior executives and HR leaders.
Experience translating complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to coach and guide project team members while maintaining accountability for deliverable quality.

Nice To Haves

Total Rewards consulting
Executive or broad-based compensation advisory
Job architecture and job evaluation
Compensation benchmarking and market pricing
Incentive plan design
Pay structure development
Global rewards programs
Compensation technology
Survey management tools
AI-enabled HR or rewards solutions
Executive-level client advisory
Large, complex, or multinational client environments
Experience within a major HR consulting, rewards advisory, human capital consulting, or specialized compensation advisory organization will be highly valued.
Developing new client relationships
Identifying opportunities within existing accounts
Qualifying client needs
Supporting or leading sales conversations
Developing proposals and Statements of Work
Presenting solutions to prospective clients
Expanding existing engagements
Identifying cross-selling opportunities
Contributing to revenue generation
Prior success combining consulting delivery with commercial responsibility will be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of large-scale compensation and rewards consulting engagements.
Structure, direct, review, and interpret complex analyses performed by project teams.
Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, structures, and programs aligned with client attraction and retention objectives.
Advise senior executives and HR leaders on pay strategy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and compensation program design.
Design and support incentive plans and other reward programs.
Translate market data and analytical findings into actionable client recommendations.
Support the digital enablement and implementation of compensation and job architecture solutions.
Manage day-to-day client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
Present findings, recommendations, and strategic options to executive audiences.
Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members while ensuring high-quality client deliverables.
Support business development by identifying new client opportunities, expanding existing engagements, and pursuing cross-selling opportunities.
Contribute to proposals, Statements of Work, client presentations, and other commercial activities.
Leverage technology-enabled tools, analytics, and AI where appropriate to improve consulting delivery and client outcomes.