Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant

YK Solutions • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant will join the Client’s Career team in Chicago, Illinois, or Houston, Texas, in a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office. The consultant will serve clients across the United States, with some travel expected and encouraged for client engagements and relationship building.

The role leads the design and implementation of comprehensive executive compensation and total rewards programs. Work includes short- and long-term incentive plan design, pay strategy for executives and broader employee populations, and other total rewards topics responsive to clients’ changing business needs. The consultant provides strategic advice to help clients align compensation and rewards programs with business objectives and talent goals in dynamic markets.

The position also involves leading client engagements and project teams, developing business and expanding the firm’s Rewards presence in key U.S. markets, building trusted client relationships, collaborating across functions, and mentoring consulting talent. The firm describes its environment as supportive, inclusive, technology-enabled, and focused on professional development and impactful client work.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience delivering executive compensation or total rewards solutions.
• Ability to lead sales, manage project delivery, and nurture client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new client opportunities and manage sales cycles from prospecting through closing.
• Experience creating proposals and Statements of Work, negotiating commercial terms, and acquiring and closing new business.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement at least three days per week in the office in Chicago or Houston.
• Some travel is expected and encouraged.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in compensation program design for executives and/or broader employee populations.
• A proven track record of achieving sales goals and managing multifaceted projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks affecting compensation programs.
• Experience with market-facing activities such as conference presentations.
• Comfort working in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements focused on executive compensation strategy, including pay benchmarking, incentive plan design, and pay structure modernization.
• Develop and execute business development initiatives to grow the firm’s Rewards presence, particularly in key U.S. markets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated total rewards solutions for complex client needs.
• Advise clients across industries and ownership structures on executive pay considerations.
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality recommendations and presentations.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and total rewards.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent, fostering continuous learning and excellence.
• Identify and develop new client opportunities; manage sales cycles from prospecting through closing.
• Create proposals and Statements of Work, negotiate commercial terms, and win new business.
• Support client engagements and relationship building through some travel.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Interesting work and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture with opportunities to create solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Benefits and rewards intended to enhance well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed