Senior Compensation Advisor

McLean, VA (Hybrid)
$125K – $150K + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Leading National Financial Services Organization

A major financial services institution is seeking a Senior Compensation Advisor to help drive innovative, data-driven compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

This role sits at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and business consulting, working closely with HR leaders and senior stakeholders to design and implement market-leading compensation programs.

If you are a compensation professional who thrives on complex challenges, data insights, and strategic impact, this is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise pay strategy within a highly respected organization.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Compensation Consulting

• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to provide actionable compensation guidance

• Deliver data-driven recommendations that influence pay decisions and talent strategy

• Translate compensation analytics into clear insights for leadership

Lead High-Impact Compensation Projects

• Manage projects that enhance compensation programs, policies, and processes

• Drive improvements to compensation strategy, governance, and pay structures

• Contribute to initiatives supporting employee engagement and recognition programs

Compensation Analytics & Market Intelligence

• Conduct market benchmarking and survey submissions to maintain competitive pay positioning

• Perform advanced compensation analysis using Excel and HRIS tools

• Leverage insights from compensation data to support leadership decision-making

Workday & Compensation Program Administration

• Support the annual merit and incentive planning cycles

• Utilize Workday reporting and configuration to improve compensation operations

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across compensation processes

Explore AI & Emerging Technology

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and new technologies to improve compensation analytics and workflows

• Help evolve modern compensation practices through technology-enabled insights

What We're Looking For:

5–7 years of compensation experience
Strong advanced Excel skills for compensation analytics
Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred)
Ability to present compensation insights to senior leadership
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred:
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or interest in pursuing certification

Ideal Background

Successful candidates typically come from organizations with:

• Large enterprise HR environments

• Financial services, consulting, or other regulated industries

• Data-driven HR teams with sophisticated compensation programs

You should be comfortable combining analytical depth with strategic consulting.

Why This Role Stands Out

This organization is known for:

Pay transparency and pay-for-performance culture
A highly collaborative compensation and total rewards team
Investment in AI and technology to improve HR processes
A mission-driven environment supporting national housing stability

You will gain exposure to enterprise compensation strategy, executive stakeholders, and innovative HR technology initiatives.

Location & Flexibility

McLean, VA

Hybrid structure including:

• Up to 6 weeks remote work annually

• Summer Friday remote flexibility

Compensation

Base Salary: $102,000 – $154,000
Bonus Eligible
Comprehensive Benefits Package

Interested?

If you are a data-driven compensation professional ready to influence enterprise pay strategy, we would love to connect.

Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.

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