Senior Compensation Consultant
At a glance
Senior Compensation & Benefits role at Collabera. Seattle · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $109,500–$172,950 across the United States.
Collabera has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Advise business and HR leaders on complex pay questions, applying compensation principles to business needs
- Help design and communicate salary and incentive programs, then support the yearly merit, bonus and long-term incentive cycle
- Compare market rates, job relationships and geographic pay, using the findings to recommend grades and pay differences
- Review promotions, transfers and other pay changes for consistency, and guide managers toward appropriate resolutions
- Lead compensation analyses and projects, report findings to leaders, and recommend process, system or program changes
What you bring
- At least five years in compensation, human resources or a related area
- A degree in human resources, finance or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- Working proficiency in Excel and Word, including lookups, pivot tables, charts and mail merge
- Strong data research and interpretation skills, with clear written and verbal communication
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can balance detailed pay analysis with advising managers and leading projects. The position is onsite in Seattle.
From the employer
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
• Consults with the business, senior management, and regional business/HR partners globally to apply compensation expertise to solve complex business problems that meet business needs and applies sound compensation principles, best practices and appropriate guidelines.
• Assists in the design, communication and distribution of compensation programs including base salary administration and incentive plans. Involved in the planning and administration of the annual compensation review process for merit, bonus and long term Incentive for eligible employees.
• Compiles and analyzes market data, internal job relationships and geographic pay differentials. Recommends new position grades and/or geographic differentials based on conclusions made from compiled research
• Analyzes various compensation recommendations/actions such as: promotions, adjustments and transfers for appropriateness and consistency. Reviews pay actions and advises managers on appropriate action to resolve issues
• Leads special projects/analyses to identify trends, assesses impact, analyzes alternatives and recommends action plans based on these analyses. Provides project status reports to management and ensures project results meet the needs and requirements of the business • Identifies and recommends process and system enhancements
• Prepares summary and detailed reports for senior management as needed
• Ensures effective management and maintenance of compensation programs and structure, and proposes changes as needed
• Participates in salary surveys and audits. Evaluates and market prices jobs, determines pay grade/rank assignments and maintains the company's compensation structures within HR systems and tools.
• Analyzes pay practices to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable local laws/union agreements
• Proactively maintains a high level of business knowledge of client groups and the industry.
• Keeps apprised of applicable federal, state local and international compensation related laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Five or more years of experience in the area of Compensation, HR or related area.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, such as Vlookups, Pivot tables, charts, mail merge, etc.
• CCP Preferred.
• Strong ability to research, analyze and interpret data
• Highly flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities quickly
• Strong project management, organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To apply for this position please send resume to
Thank you!
Andre Jordan
andre.jordan(at)collabera.com
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