Principle Compensation Consultant

Alera Group•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

2d•Remote

About The Position

At Alera Group, we help organizations design compensation strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent. We’re seeking a Principal Consultant, Compensation to help lead and grow our compensation consulting practice through senior client advisory work, business development, and strategic contribution. This is a high-impact consulting role for an experienced compensation professional who thrives in client-facing environments, brings strong technical expertise, and is energized by building trusted relationships that drive meaningful business growth.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in compensation consulting or human capital advisory roles
Deep expertise in compensation design, including executive and incentive compensation
Proven success in senior client-facing consulting roles
Demonstrated business development experience (expanding accounts and generating new work)
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in team environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with consulting firms such as Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson, Gallagher, or similar
Direct experience advising executive leadership teams and boards
CCP certification or advanced compensation credentials (preferred, not required)
Advanced degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior advisor to clients on compensation strategy, design, and execution
Lead complex consulting engagements including executive compensation, incentive design, job architecture, pay philosophy, and pay equity analysis
Act as the primary relationship owner for strategic client engagements
Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership teams and boards
Translate complex compensation concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Expand existing client relationships and identify new consulting opportunities
Re-engage prior clients and support growth of the compensation consulting pipeline
Partner on proposals, scoping, pricing, and solution development
Participate in client presentations and business development discussions
Leverage market presence and relationships to support practice growth
Ensure consulting deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, insight, and client readiness
Contribute to the evolution of compensation tools, methodologies, and best practices
Serve as a thought partner on complex compensation matters
Stay current on market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging compensation practices
Work closely with consulting peers and firm leadership in a highly collaborative environment
Provide informal mentorship and guidance to other consultants
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and intellectual capital development