Job Details

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Compensation Specialist
Location: Remote (U.S. - Sit Anywhere)
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $45 - $55 per hour
Schedule: Flexible;primarily aligned to Central Time Zone
Openings: 1
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to play a key role in building and shaping compensation programs within a fast-scaling environment. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role focused on developing job architecture, salary structures, and compensation strategy from the ground up.

This position is best suited for a professional who thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and brings a strong point of view. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving projects forward and influencing compensation decisions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of job architecture, including job families, levels, titles, and pay bands
• Design and implement scalable compensation programs, including salary structures and internal pricing strategies
• Serve as a subject matter expert on market benchmarking and compensation strategy, providing data-driven recommendations
• Evaluate compensation data to identify and address equity, compression, and competitiveness gaps
• Support and guide compensation planning cycles, including merit increases and adjustments
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to influence offer strategy and compensation decisions
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and models to support executive-level insights and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with multi-state compensation regulations and pay transparency requirements
• Create and deliver tools, frameworks, and guidance to support leaders in making informed compensation decisions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Statistics, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR analytics
• Proven success building compensation programs and job architecture from scratch
• Deep expertise in compensation benchmarking, job matching, and market pricing
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce with varying compensation regulations
• Advanced Excel skills, including data modeling and scenario analysis
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing incentive or sales compensation plans
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (UKG or similar)
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• CCP certification (or in progress)

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects top talent with high-impact opportunities across growing organizations. We provide an environment where experienced professionals can take ownership, influence strategy, and contribute to meaningful organizational growth while being supported by a responsive and collaborative team.

Meet Your Recruiter

Brianna Nava