Compensation Consultant
Relate Search has partnered with a national healthcare organization to identify a Principal Compensation Consultant for a high-impact contract opportunity supporting its upcoming stock-planning cycle and broader Total Rewards initiatives. This senior individual contributor role will focus on the technical execution, validation, and consolidation of compensation planning data during a critical year-end planning period.
Responsibilities
Lead the annual and off-cycle equity planning processes, including budget development, allocation modeling, participant planning, award validation, and executive review support. Serve as the subject matter expert for compensation operational processes, data governance standards, and quality assurance methodologies. Apply advanced Excel, VBA/macros, and Power BI capabilities to manage complex data, support compensation analytics, and improve reporting and planning workflows. Conduct detailed audits, reconciliations, and quality-control reviews to identify discrepancies, validate sensitive compensation information, and maintain accurate, complete planning records. Partner with Compensation leadership, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support planning deliverables, communicate findings, and contribute to broader Total Rewards strategy and process improvement. Qualifications 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally with experience supporting complex compensation programs and planning cycles. Experience managing large-scale compensation planning cycles with limited automation, including hands-on work with complex, spreadsheet-driven processes and large datasets. Advanced Excel expertise, including complex formulas, VBA/macros, and spreadsheet-based workflow automation. Power BI experience supporting compensation analytics, reporting, or data visualization. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with C-level executives and senior stakeholders, combined with exceptional attention to detail, an auditing mindset, and the ability to independently validate sensitive, high-impact data. Perks & Benefits Fully remote: No travel required. Executive visibility: Work directly with senior leaders across the organization, including executives who report to the CEO and leaders at the C-suite level or just below. High-impact project: Support a critical stock-planning cycle with a concentrated year-end timeline. About Relate Search Relate Search is a Woman, Minority, and LGBTQIA+ owned executive and professional search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with meaningful opportunity. With deep expertise across Supply Chain & Operations, Technology, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance, we deliver customized, people-first recruiting solutions that drive lasting impact. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.