Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group, Inc. is a consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits, and they are seeking a Principal Consultant, Compensation to lead and grow their compensation consulting practice. The role involves senior client advisory work, business development, and contributing strategically to the firm's compensation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Additional benefits designed to support work-life balance

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