Senior Compensation Consultant

BELEN Network • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

BELEN Network is recruiting for an experienced Senior Compensation Consultant to support complex workforce and compensation strategy engagements. This role is ideal for a seasoned compensation professional who can lead large client projects, advise senior leaders, develop compensation strategies, and contribute to business development efforts. The position follows a hybrid work model, with regular in-office and client-facing collaboration required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in compensation consulting, compensation strategy, or a related HR advisory field
• Strong subject-matter expertise in compensation design and market analysis
• Experience leading multiple complex projects or client engagements
• Strong knowledge of: Compensation strategy, Pay structures and market competitiveness, Incentive plan design, Job architecture, Compensation technology, Regulatory and compliance considerations
• Experience advising senior executives or HR leadership
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and client-management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting global organizations with complex compensation needs
• Experience leading or contributing to business-development efforts
• Familiarity with compensation management platforms, market survey tools, or AI-enabled compensation solutions
• Experience developing innovative compensation approaches, methodologies, or thought leadership
• Strong coaching and team-development experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale compensation consulting projects
• Review and interpret analyses prepared by project teams
• Develop compensation strategies, philosophies, structures, and programs
• Advise senior leaders on pay strategy, market competitiveness, job architecture, and related workforce decisions
• Support the design and implementation of modern compensation programs and tools
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and maintain strong executive-level partnerships
• Guide and coach junior team members while ensuring high-quality project delivery
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support new business development
• Contribute to innovative, technology-enabled approaches to compensation strategy and delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior