Principle Compensation Consultant
OVERVIEW
Principal Consultant, Compensation
Remote | Senior-Level Consulting Role
At Alera Group, we help organizations design compensation strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent. We’re seeking a Principal Consultant, Compensation to help lead and grow our compensation consulting practice through senior client advisory work, business development, and strategic contribution.
This is a high-impact consulting role for an experienced compensation professional who thrives in client-facing environments, brings strong technical expertise, and is energized by building trusted relationships that drive meaningful business growth.
Why Alera Group
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly shapes how organizations attract, retain, and reward talent—impacting both business performance and employee experience.
Growth & Learning: You’ll have the opportunity to expand a growing consulting practice, influence methodology, and work across a diverse range of industries and client challenges.
Collaborative Culture: We work as one team—sharing expertise, supporting each other, and building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
Client Advisory & Consulting Leadership
Serve as a senior advisor to clients on compensation strategy, design, and execution
Lead complex consulting engagements including executive compensation, incentive design, job architecture, pay philosophy, and pay equity analysis
Act as the primary relationship owner for strategic client engagements
Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership teams and boards
Translate complex compensation concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Business Development & Relationship Growth
Expand existing client relationships and identify new consulting opportunities
Re-engage prior clients and support growth of the compensation consulting pipeline
Partner on proposals, scoping, pricing, and solution development
Participate in client presentations and business development discussions
Leverage market presence and relationships to support practice growth
Quality Oversight & Practice Development
Ensure consulting deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, insight, and client readiness
Contribute to the evolution of compensation tools, methodologies, and best practices
Serve as a thought partner on complex compensation matters
Stay current on market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging compensation practices
Collaboration & Team Contribution
Work closely with consulting peers and firm leadership in a highly collaborative environment
Provide informal mentorship and guidance to other consultants
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and intellectual capital development
QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
Required
10+ years of experience in compensation consulting or human capital advisory roles
Deep expertise in compensation design, including executive and incentive compensation
Proven success in senior client-facing consulting roles
Demonstrated business development experience (expanding accounts and generating new work)
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in team environments
Preferred
Experience with consulting firms such as Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson, Gallagher, or similar
Direct experience advising executive leadership teams and boards
CCP certification or advanced compensation credentials (preferred, not required)
Advanced degree in a related field
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits:Alera Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally, including:
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Generous paid time off
Additional benefits designed to support work-life balance
Location: Fully Remote
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.
Alera Group is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand what personal information we may collect and use as part of your application process.
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Principal Consultant, Compensation
Remote | Senior-Level Consulting Role
At Alera Group, we help organizations design compensation strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent. We’re seeking a Principal Consultant, Compensation to help lead and grow our compensation consulting practice through senior client advisory work, business development, and strategic contribution.
This is a high-impact consulting role for an experienced compensation professional who thrives in client-facing environments, brings strong technical expertise, and is energized by building trusted relationships that drive meaningful business growth.
Why Alera Group
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly shapes how organizations attract, retain, and reward talent—impacting both business performance and employee experience.
Growth & Learning: You’ll have the opportunity to expand a growing consulting practice, influence methodology, and work across a diverse range of industries and client challenges.
Collaborative Culture: We work as one team—sharing expertise, supporting each other, and building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do
Client Advisory & Consulting Leadership
Serve as a senior advisor to clients on compensation strategy, design, and execution
Lead complex consulting engagements including executive compensation, incentive design, job architecture, pay philosophy, and pay equity analysis
Act as the primary relationship owner for strategic client engagements
Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership teams and boards
Translate complex compensation concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Business Development & Relationship Growth
Expand existing client relationships and identify new consulting opportunities
Re-engage prior clients and support growth of the compensation consulting pipeline
Partner on proposals, scoping, pricing, and solution development
Participate in client presentations and business development discussions
Leverage market presence and relationships to support practice growth
Quality Oversight & Practice Development
Ensure consulting deliverables meet high standards of accuracy, insight, and client readiness
Contribute to the evolution of compensation tools, methodologies, and best practices
Serve as a thought partner on complex compensation matters
Stay current on market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging compensation practices
Collaboration & Team Contribution
Work closely with consulting peers and firm leadership in a highly collaborative environment
Provide informal mentorship and guidance to other consultants
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and intellectual capital development
QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring
Required
10+ years of experience in compensation consulting or human capital advisory roles
Deep expertise in compensation design, including executive and incentive compensation
Proven success in senior client-facing consulting roles
Demonstrated business development experience (expanding accounts and generating new work)
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in team environments
Preferred
Experience with consulting firms such as Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson, Gallagher, or similar
Direct experience advising executive leadership teams and boards
CCP certification or advanced compensation credentials (preferred, not required)
Advanced degree in a related field
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits:Alera Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally, including:
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Generous paid time off
Additional benefits designed to support work-life balance
Location: Fully Remote
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.
Alera Group is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand what personal information we may collect and use as part of your application process.
#LI-CB1
#Nationwide
Apply To This Job