Compensation Practice Manager

DCI Consulting Group Inc•Washington, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

DCI Consulting is seeking a Compensation Practice Manager to lead and grow our compensation consulting practice within the Employment & Litigation Support (ELS) Division. In this role, you will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performing team of compensation consultants and analysts, driving strategic client engagements, and partnering with our Business Development team to expand DCI's compensation service offerings. This position is ideal for a seasoned compensation professional who has demonstrated experience building or growing a compensation practice and leading teams of subject matter experts across diverse industries and sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Economics, or related field; Master's degree and/or CCP certification strongly preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in compensation consulting, or a related field, including at least 5 years in an HR consulting or professional services environment and at least 3 years in a practice leadership or people management role
Demonstrated experience in international compensation consulting
Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or leading a compensation practice or consulting team
Deep expertise in compensation fundamentals including job evaluation, market benchmarking, salary structure design, and incentive program design
Proven ability to partner with business development or sales functions to drive revenue growth, write proposals, and win new client engagements
Strong leadership and coaching skills, with demonstrated ability to set clear priorities, develop professionals at multiple levels, and foster accountability
Advanced data analysis skills, including Excel and statistical tools
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to C-suite and senior HR leaders
Experience managing multiple complex client engagements simultaneously with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
Demonstrated ability to establish and manage structured project and team management systems in a remote environment
Ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced consulting environment while providing strategic direction and maintaining operational excellence

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with compensation practices, including at least two of the following list: public sector, nonprofit, private sector, and/or higher education settings
Experience with executive, sales, or international compensation
Experience using major compensation data platforms (e.g., Radford, Mercer, Payscale, MarketPay)
Familiarity with EU Pay Transparency directive requirements, including pay reporting obligations, job evaluation frameworks, and gender pay gap disclosure standards

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compensation consultants and analysts at varying levels of experience, providing a clear direction on priorities, fostering a culture of coaching, continuous learning, and collaboration
Establish and maintain structured project and team management systems to ensure visibility, accountability, and timely delivery across all engagements.
Own the strategic direction, operations, and growth of DCI's compensation consulting practice
Oversee the delivery of complex compensation engagements, ensuring quality, accuracy, timeliness, and client satisfaction
Serve as a senior advisor to clients on compensation strategy, program design, job architecture, pay equity, and regulatory compliance (e.g., EEO, FLSA)
Develop and implement scalable compensation frameworks, methodologies, and governance models to support practice growth
Partner closely with DCI's Business Development team to identify and pursue new client opportunities, contribute to proposals, and represent the compensation practice in client-facing presentations and thought leadership
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key engagements
Conduct and oversee advanced market analysis and compensation modeling to support strategic client recommendations
Review and approve client deliverables, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client goals and DCI standards
Support DCI’s growing EU Pay Transparency work by contributing subject matter expertise, assisting in the development of client service offerings, and staying current on evolving EU PT requirements and implementation timelines.
Collaborate with other ELS Division leaders to align compensation services with broader HR consulting initiatives and firm strategy
Contribute to DCI's external profile through white papers, speaking engagements, webinars, and other thought leadership activities