Job Description
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
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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
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