Senior Compensation Consultant

Location: Nashville, TN

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $35-$55/hr

Type: Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CT REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR COMPENSATION CONSULTANT 3+ years of experience in compensation and classification experience Expertise in compensation strategy, job architecture, career leveling, market pricing, and salary structure development Strong knowledge of salary administration, internal equity, job evaluation, and FLSA compliance Advanced Excel and data analysis skills Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities Experience in higher education, public sector, or other regulated environments preferred Familiarity with HRIS/reporting systems such as Banner, Argos, or similar platforms RESPONSIBILITIES: SENIOR COMPENSATION CONSULTANT Support and execute compensation redesign initiatives and ongoing compensation operations Manage compensation requests, salary reviews, and classification evaluations Analyze hiring, promotion, retention, and market adjustment recommendations Maintain compensation workflows, documentation, audit records, and approval trackingPartner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Talent Acquisition on compensation-related decisions Coordinate with external compensation consultants and translate recommendations into actionable plans Perform job evaluations, market pricing, and salary structure implementation activities Audit employee, position, and compensation data for accuracy and compliance Develop reports, implementation files, procedures, training materials, and manager resources Support HRIS and payroll implementation efforts, testing, and data validation Assist with policy development, annual compensation planning, and equity analysis Train designated team members and ensure a smooth transition of processes and documentation This position plays a key role in maintaining compensation programs, supporting strategic compensation initiatives, ensuring data integrity, and driving successful implementation of compensation redesign efforts.