Senior Consultant – Project Lead, Compensation and Classification

Role Overview

• Serves as a project manager and subject matter expert for Human Capital consulting engagements, focusing on classification and compensation projects.
• Responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions that support strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Manages complex projects, guides consultants and analysts, and provides strategic insight to clients.
• Provides project management leadership and subject matter expertise for Human Capital Consulting’s Classification and Compensation practice.
• Leads and supports staff on projects, including Classification and job evaluation reviews, Market and salary analyses, Compensation program development and updates, Benefits reviews, Job description development and updates, and Performance evaluation system studies.
• Manages the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, deliverables, and client communications; serves as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data by consultants and analysts and translates findings into clear recommendations for clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• Four (4) years of experience in a lead role conducting classification, compensation administration, and benefits reviews in the public or private sector.
• Experience working with local government or public sector organizations, with a strong emphasis on classification and compensation administration.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered.
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or other recognized HR certification (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certification (preferred).

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Income protection benefits