<Back to Search
Compensation Consultant
Palo Alto, CAApril 3rd, 2026
Job Description
Ascend Talent Solutions Job DescriptionJob Description:The Compensation Consultant will analyze, employment structure, compensation program, and performance incentive for the organization. The Compensation Consultant will be an independent expert to provide an excellent rewards and compensation experience. This position will provide expertise in compensation administration and will work collaboratively with other HR subject matter experts to provide a more streamlined process for an increased HR customer experience. The Compensation Consultant will also identify opportunities for process improvement, attend trainings, and support special projects in support of HR Services Leadership.Responsibilities:Analyze, design and administer the organization's compensation program.Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures recommending plan revision as well as new plans that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives; coordinates implementation and provides guidance to corporate staff.Provides advice on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation, and job evaluation, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs.Administration of direct compensation (executive, exempt and nonexempt cash compensation programs) for staff, recording and reporting of compensation-related actionsDevelops techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting data.Supervises the participation in, conducts and/or purchases exempt and nonexempt salary surveys to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.Keeps apprised of federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations to ensure company compliance.Assist Managers to create new job description and ascribe Licensure and Education requirements appropriately.Create and edit pay ranges and conduct salary surveys to determine market competitiveness.Create Personnel Action Forms for compensation related changes.Assist Managers to create career ladders and oversee promotions.RequirementsAt least Five (5) years of related work experience.Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems.Excellent customer service skills and ability to complete projects timely and with high quality.Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize as necessary and leverage resources throughout the organization.Exceptional problem solving, written, and verbal communication skills.EducationBachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and VisionCompensation$90K - $95K/yrly
374 matching similar jobs near Palo Alto, CA
- Become a Surrogate: $60Kâ$120K+ Compensation with Full Support & Benefits
- Top-Tier Silicon Valley Role With Competitive Compensation, Bonuses & High Growth Potential
- Total Rewards Specialist
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Associate Attorney
- Director, People Strategy & Operations
- Strategic HR Director, People & Operations
- Strategic HR Partner - Life Sciences/Oncology
- People Operations & Systems Manager
- Oncology RN - $80-90/hr, Weekly Pay, Full Benefits (94303)
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Senior Director, Oncology Pharmacology
- Per Diem Urgent Care Pediatrician BC/BE
- Benefits Coordinator
- Senior HR Generalist, People Operations
- Pediatric Gastroenterologist BC/BE
- Cardiologist- BC/BE
- Travel Nurse - Registered Nurse - Oncology - $2819.9 / Week
- Help a Family Grow via IVF: $60,000-$100,000+ Compensation
- Recruiter
- Anesthesiologist - Critical Care Opportunity- San Jose, CA
- Clinical Nurse (RN) - IP Alternate Care Area (ACA): Step Down/AAU (0.9 FTE/Full-Time, 12-Hour Day Sh
- Financial Consultant - Campbell, CA
- Chief People Officer â Mission-Driven Community Leader
- Senior Counsel
- Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,833 per week
- Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,085 per week
- Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,059 to $2,187 per week in Palo Alto, CA
- Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric OR - $3,236 to $3,426 per week in Palo Alto, CA
- Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,778 to $1,888 per week in Palo Alto, CA
- Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,868 to $1,983 per week in Palo Alto, CA
- Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,368 per week
- Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis - $2,148 per week
- Travel Nurse RN - CVOR - $2,682 per week
- Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,033 per week
- Talent Pool (US)
- Senior Director, Clinical Operations
- Associate Director/Director/Sr. Director, Business Development & Operations
- Executive Director, Life Science Growth & Strategy
- Strategy Manager
- Strategy Manager: Space-Based Intelligence & Growth