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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading compensation and total rewards initiatives, including salary benchmarking, market analysis, and the development of compensation strategies. Proven ability to present findings to senior leadership and manage complex projects within public-sector organizations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Compensation Strategy DevelopmentSalary BenchmarkingProject LeadershipPublic-Sector ConsultingCompensation Program Development
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Hard Skills
Compensation AnalysisTotal Rewards StudiesJob Classification SystemsMarket Competitiveness EvaluationData InterpretationPay Structure DevelopmentRetention Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementTeam Coordination
Certifications & Qualifications
CCPCBPGRPSHRM-SCPSPHR
Industry Keywords
Public-Sector ExperienceMunicipal Compensation StudiesCollective Bargaining EnvironmentsOrganizational StructuresCareer Frameworks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead compensation, benefits, and total rewards studies
- Guide salary benchmarking, market analysis, and pay structure development
- Review job classifications, career frameworks, and organizational structures
- Evaluate internal equity, market competitiveness, and retention challenges
- Develop compensation strategies, policies, and implementation recommendations
- Coordinate analysts, consultants, and subject matter experts
- Present findings to executives, HR leaders, governing boards, and other stakeholders
- Support proposal development through technical input and project planning
- Oversee project quality, timelines, and deliverables
Requirements
What you’ll need- Substantial experience in compensation, total rewards, benefits, or related HR consulting
- Experience leading projects, programs, teams, or client engagements
- Ability to interpret workforce and compensation data and develop actionable recommendations
- Strong communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership
- Experience developing salary structures, compensation programs, or job classification systems
- Director-level experience or equivalent consulting leadership is preferred
- Consulting or advisory work for U.S. government or public-sector organizations is preferred
- Compensation studies for municipalities, counties, utilities, educational institutions, or public agencies is preferred
- Experience with complex organizations, multiple employee groups, or collective bargaining environments is preferred
- Relevant credentials such as CCP, CBP, GRP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR are preferred
- Public-sector experience and certifications are preferred, not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Engagements may involve serving as a project director, technical lead, senior advisor, or specialist
- Scope, compensation, and availability will be discussed for each opportunity
- Independent consultants and professionals interested in select project engagements are encouraged to apply