Vice President, Executive Compensation Consulting

Pearl Meyer

. Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for client stakeholders, Client Relationship Managers, and internal project teams .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive compensation consulting, including compensation analyses, benchmarking, and incentive plan design. Proven ability to manage complex client engagements and effectively communicate insights to executive leadership and boards.

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Executive Compensation ConsultingClient Engagement ManagementCompensation AnalysisPresentation SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisBenchmarking StudiesIncentive Plan DesignFinancial AnalysisGovernance Considerations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationClient-Service OrientationAttention to DetailMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Executive Compensation PracticesClient Stakeholder ManagementProject Team LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentIntellectual Capital

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for client stakeholders, Client Relationship Managers, and internal project teams
Lead multiple complex client engagements, establish priorities, and keep workstreams moving efficiently
Guide compensation analyses, benchmarking studies, incentive plan designs, and customized solutions
Translate analytical findings into recommendations aligned with clients’ business strategy, talent priorities, and governance responsibilities
Produce client-ready reports and lead portions of presentations to Boards, compensation committees, and executive leadership teams
Anticipate client needs and proactively address emerging issues
Mentor and supervise junior colleagues, providing direction, feedback, and development opportunities
Review analyses and deliverables for accuracy, insight, and quality
Create an inclusive, collaborative team environment
Help teams manage competing priorities while maintaining standards for responsiveness and excellence
Collaborate on thought leadership, including articles, white papers, webinars, and other intellectual capital
Contribute to proposals, marketing initiatives, networking activities, and selected business-development efforts
Represent Pearl Meyer in professional settings and build a reputation as an executive compensation advisor
Contribute to knowledge sharing, talent development, and practice-building initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five to seven years of relevant compensation consulting experience, preferably with a focus on executive compensation
A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, strategy, or a related field
Demonstrated success managing complex client engagements, project teams, and competing priorities
Strong knowledge of executive compensation practices, governance considerations, and relevant regulations
Ability to synthesize sophisticated analyses and communicate their implications clearly
Confidence presenting complex topics to Boards, compensation committees, and C-suite executives
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong client-service orientation, intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and careful attention to detail
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual short-term incentive bonus
Medical and prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Health Savings Account
Commuter benefits
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Group accident and critical illness coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Group legal services
Identity-theft protection
Wellbeing programs
Work-life resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Annual paid time off
Applicable state and local paid leave
Short- and long-term disability
Bereavement leave
FMLA leave
ADA leave
Jury duty leave
Military leave
Parental and adoption leave
Washington State paid time off where applicable
401(k) savings plan