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Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant | $91K-$225K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant | $91K-$225K
Chicago, IL | Hybrid | At Least 3 Days In Office

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Sr. Executive Compensation Consultant for a senior-level hybrid consulting opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role leads the design and implementation of executive compensation and total rewards solutions while managing client engagements, developing business, leading sales and nurturing senior client relationships.

The position works across executive compensation strategy, pay benchmarking, short- and long-term incentive plan design, pay strategy, pay structure modernization and broader total rewards issues. The consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership while leading project teams and helping develop consulting talent.

COMPENSATION
• $91,000-$225,000
• Compensation is open and will be determined based on experience, skills and overall fit
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss compensation expectations during initial screening
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

WORK MODEL
• Hybrid
• Based in Chicago, IL
• At least 3 days per week in the office
• Clients may be located anywhere in the United States
• Some travel is expected and encouraged to support client engagements and relationship building

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION & TOTAL REWARDS
• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive executive compensation and total rewards programs
• Lead client engagements focused on executive compensation strategy
• Develop pay benchmarking strategies
• Design short- and long-term incentive plans
• Support overall pay strategy for executives and broader employee populations
• Lead pay structure modernization initiatives
• Provide expert advisory on executive pay considerations across various industries and ownership structures
• Help align compensation and rewards programs with business objectives and talent goals

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES
• Develop and execute business development initiatives
• Lead sales activities and support growth of rewards consulting services
• Develop new client opportunities and strengthen existing relationships
• Manage client relationships throughout consulting engagements

CLIENT & PROJECT LEADERSHIP
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership teams
• Manage project delivery across multifaceted consulting engagements
• Oversee project teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality recommendations and presentations
• Collaborate across functions to develop integrated total rewards solutions for complex client needs

CONSULTING LEADERSHIP
• Monitor evolving market trends, regulatory changes and best practices in compensation and total rewards
• Mentor and develop consulting talent
• Foster continuous learning and consulting excellence
• Work effectively in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree REQUIRED
• 15+ years of experience delivering executive compensation or total rewards solutions REQUIRED
• Ability to lead sales REQUIRED
• Ability to manage project delivery REQUIRED
• Ability to nurture client relationships REQUIRED
• Excellent communication skills REQUIRED
• Excellent presentation skills REQUIRED
• Excellent relationship-management skills REQUIRED
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days per week in the office REQUIRED

PREFERRED / STANDOUT EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design for executives and/or broader employee populations
• Proven track record achieving sales goals and managing multifaceted projects
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks affecting compensation programs
• Experience with market-facing activities such as conference presentations

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many experienced compensation and total rewards professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Executive CompensationTotal RewardsBusiness DevelopmentSalesClient Relationship ManagementPay BenchmarkingIncentive Plan DesignPay StrategyProject LeadershipConsultingRegulatory ComplianceStrategic AdvisoryTeam MentorshipCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
Categories
Human ResourcesConsultingManagement & LeadershipFinance & AccountingSales
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The consultant will lead the design and implementation of executive compensation and total rewards programs while managing client engagements. They are also responsible for business development, sales growth, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leadership.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$91,000 - $225,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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