Director of Compensation

Compensation Strategy & Leadership

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a competitive, equitable, and market-aligned compensation philosophy that supports the firm's business and talent objectives.
• Serve as the firm's primary compensation advisor, providing thought leadership and guidance to executive leadership, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on compensation strategy, market trends, and pay decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing compensation team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Translate evolving business priorities, including the firm's AI consulting growth strategy, into effective compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent.

Annual Compensation Programs

• Own and manage the end-to-end annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, salary structure adjustments, and annual incentive program administration.
• Partner with Finance and business leadership to develop bonus program designs, funding recommendations, and payout models aligned with organizational and individual performance. [
• Ensure all compensation programs are executed accurately, efficiently, and within approved budgets and governance standards.
• Continuously enhance compensation processes and leverage Workday capabilities to improve efficiency, scalability, and the user experience for HR partners and leaders.

Market Intelligence & Compensation Design

• Lead participation in compensation surveys and conduct ongoing market analyses to ensure compensation programs remain competitive across geographies, industries, and talent segments.
• Design and maintain salary structures, job architecture frameworks, and compensation guidelines that support internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Monitor emerging compensation trends, particularly within consulting, technology, and AI-focused organizations, and recommend program enhancements as appropriate.
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to align compensation philosophy, market positioning, recruiting practices, and candidate messaging. Provide compensation guidance and training to support consistent and compliant hiring decisions.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Special Programs

• Lead compensation-related due diligence, integration planning, harmonization efforts, and retention strategies associated with mergers and acquisitions.
• Design and administer specialized compensation programs, including retention awards, sign-on incentives, and project-based incentive plans.

Data, Analytics & Technology

• Leverage Workday and other analytical tools to develop reporting, dashboards, and insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain compensation models to support workforce planning, budgeting, forecasting, compensation analysis, and pay equity reviews.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and governance of compensation data and processes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to enhance reporting, analytics, process efficiency, and decision support capabilities.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compensation programs are designed and administered in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders on executive compensation matters, deferred compensation programs, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance compensation governance frameworks, approval processes, and documentation standards.

AI Utilization & Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of firm-approved AI-enabled solutions in accordance with company policies, professional standards, and data privacy requirements.
• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to responsibly improve compensation processes, analytics, and operational effectiveness.

• 12+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 3 years of people leadership responsibility.
• Experience within professional services, consulting, financial services, or similarly complex organizations strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design, salary administration, compensation planning, and incentive program management.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Compensation, including configuration, reporting, analytics, and compensation cycle administration.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Experience supporting compensation due diligence, integration planning, and retention strategies related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex compensation concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience designing compensation programs for technology, AI, data, or highly specialized talent populations.
• Global compensation experience across multiple regions and jurisdictions preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to advance compensation strategy and operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or equivalent strongly preferred.