Compensation Consultant – Executive, Equity & Broad-Based Compensation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Compensation leadership, People & Culture, and business leaders to create and implement compensation solutions that align with business strategies and market practices.

• Oversee key compensation initiatives and complex, organization-wide projects.

• Act as the primary end-to-end compensation partner for major departments.

• Provide support to the Board’s Compensation Committee and senior executives.

• Direct the design, administration, governance, and ongoing support of executive compensation programs and Compensation Committee meetings.

• Manage equity programs, including grants, vesting, dividends, reporting, and analysis.

• Collaborate with Payroll, Accounting, Legal, and P&C Systems to manage stock-based awards, assist with audits and reporting, uphold stock ownership guidelines, and prepare proxy schedules.

• Create analyses, recommendations, presentations, and supporting materials for Compensation Committee meetings and executive compensation decisions.

• Counsel leadership and the P&C team on internal and external pay recommendations, job structures, team structure changes, and labor-market pricing.

• Administer equity plans for both US and global employees, including grants, vesting, forfeitures, and prorations.

• Maintain the Fidelity PSW equity platform, execute transactions, and provide reporting services.

• Lead the design and administration of compensation programs and strategies, including communication and education efforts.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes, blackout periods, proxy schedules, and statutory reporting.

• Serve as a primary resource on special projects or areas of practice.

• Mentor and support the development of junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• At least eight years of experience in compensation design and administration, including program evaluation, analysis, implementation, and business consulting/client interaction.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Experience leading or coordinating significant, enterprise-wide programs or projects.

• Proven experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders.

• Strong project management and financial skills, with the capability to handle multiple projects within established timelines.

• Expert understanding of market surveys, benchmarking practices, and tools such as BetterComp and Market Pay.

• Comprehensive grasp of compensation job structures.

• Preferred: experience supporting executive compensation programs, Compensation Committee meetings, and materials for Board presentations.

• Preferred: familiarity with stock plan administration platforms such as Fidelity PSW.

• Preferred: compensation-related certifications like CCP and CEP.

• Preferred: master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Preferred: exceptional analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.

• Preferred: strong comprehension of incentives and incentive structures.

• Preferred: experience in Compensation & HR-related analytics.

• Preferred: extensive experience using HR-related systems such as Workday and NICE.

• Preferred: substantial experience in compensation administration within a large organization with diverse populations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay.

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for eligible associates and their dependents.

• H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan).

• Employee Assistance Program.

• (Virtual) fitness center programs.

• Associate discount program.

• Business Travel Accident Insurance.

• Associate Tax Prep benefit.

• Incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans may offer additional earnings.