Principle Compensation Consultant

Post Date

Apr 21, 2026

Location

Scottsdale,
Arizona

ZIP/Postal Code

85258
US
Oct 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting

Req #

PHX-e2d66b80-f47c-46ec-aaba-b6ddb393079c

Pay Rate

$135k - $150k (estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Compensation Consultant to serve as a senior compensation expert, leading the analysis, design, and governance of compensation programs that support our workforce and organizational goals. In this strategic role, you will partner across Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to ensure compensation programs are equitable, competitive, financially responsible, and compliant.

As a Principal Compensation Consultant, you'll get to:
• Serve as a senior compensation subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance and recommendations on complex compensation matters across the organization.
• Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, policies, processes, and governance practices.
• Conduct job evaluations, job leveling, market pricing, salary structure development, FLSA reviews, and compensation benchmarking to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support compensation planning, pay decisions, and organizational initiatives.
• Manage and enhance annual compensation programs, including merit increases, incentive plans, bonus programs, and other variable pay initiatives.
• Develop compensation recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, retention actions, reorganizations, and other employee pay decisions.
• Analyze compensation data, market trends, internal equity, and financial impact to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compensation programs and pay practices comply with applicable wage and hour laws, pay transparency requirements, and other regulatory standards.
• Lead compensation-related projects, process improvements, technology enhancements, and vendor relationships to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain compensation policies, guidelines, tools, communications, and documentation that support consistent and transparent pay administration.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and compensation best practices to recommend program enhancements and support organizational objectives.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to HR and compensation team members as needed.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and methodologies, including job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, salary structure design, incentive and variable pay programs, internal equity analysis, and pay administration required.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and compensation-related regulations, including FLSA, equal pay requirements, pay transparency, minimum wage, overtime, and related recordkeeping requirements required.
• Knowledge of salary survey participation, market data interpretation, compensation benchmarking, and development of compensation recommendations required.
• Knowledge of HR systems, compensation planning tools, reporting, and data integrity practices preferred.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward CCP certification preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.