Senior Consultant, Executive Compensation

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

1d • $87,200 - $145,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Executive Compensation supports the analysis and administration of Grainger’s executive compensation programs. The role provides analytical and operational support for annual and off-cycle initiatives and offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and Compensation Committee materials. It reports to the Manager, Executive Compensation.

This is a hybrid position based onsite in Lake Forest or Chicago 2–3 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in executive compensation, Total Rewards, or finance.
• Experience in a public company in a similar role.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through in delivering commitments and meeting deadlines.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written formats.
• Knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint, including complex functions, modeling, data analysis, and data formatting.
• Knowledge of executive or broad-based compensation concepts and practices.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate research, analyze large and complex data sets, and generate actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience supporting public company executive compensation programs.
• At least 3 years of consulting experience in executive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to support executive compensation program design and ad hoc Total Rewards programs.
• Support the administration of annual short-term and long-term incentive programs, including planning, modeling, and execution.
• Manage incentive program resources, communications, and related timelines.
• Manage LTIP approvals, documentation, data validation, and grant summaries, partnering with Treasury to ensure accurate and timely award administration.
• Support preparation of the CD&A in the annual proxy statement.
• Support preparation of Compensation Committee materials.
• Support day-to-day administration of the employee stock purchase plan, manage related projects, and coordinate the vendor relationship.
• Collaborate with departments including Treasury, Payroll, Finance, and Legal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Six free sessions each year with a licensed therapist.
• 18 paid time off days annually for full-time employees, prorated based on employment start date.
• Six company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan refinancing.
• Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs and nursing benefits.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks of paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

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