Principal Compensation Consultant

WE’RE HIRING | Principal Compensation Consultant | Houston, TX | Hybrid
Join our team as a Principal Compensation Consultant to lead strategic compensation engagements, advise senior executives, develop client relationships, and drive business growth.
• Experience Level: Senior / Principal
• Employment Type: Full-time role
• Location: Houston, TX 77042 | Hybrid | Local candidates only | Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Industry: Human Resources / Compensation Consulting
• Job Function: Compensation Consulting & Business Development
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and review project analyses, ensuring high-quality client deliverables.
• Develop compensation strategies, pay structures, job architecture, and incentive plans.
• Advise senior management on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage client relationships and oversee junior team members.
• Drive revenue through new client acquisition, cross-selling, and expanding existing engagements.
MUST-HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of compensation consulting experience with strong subject matter expertise.
• Business development, lead generation, sales cycle management, proposal/SOW development, contract negotiation, and closing new business.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and complex client engagements.
• Deep knowledge of compensation strategy, incentive plan design, market analysis, compensation technology, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong client relationship management skills, including advising senior executives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office tools.
NICE TO HAVE
• Experience leading compensation engagements for global organizations.
• Proven success in business development and revenue growth.
• Familiarity with compensation management tools, survey platforms, and AI-enabled compensation