Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AT&T's Forged Fiber is dedicated to delivering fast and reliable connectivity. The Principal Compensation Consultant will design and administer compensation programs that align with organizational objectives, serving as a strategic advisor to business and HR partners.
Responsibilities
- Leads and owns the design, evaluation, and implementation of compensation strategies and programs aligned to organizational goals, including base pay structures, incentive plans, and equity-based approaches (as applicable)
- Define and drive compensation strategy aligned with workforce strategy and market trends
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure compensation programs are competitive, scalable, and aligned to talent and workforce needs
- Contribute to long-term compensation roadmaps and program enhancements based on business priorities and market movement
- Provide expert consultation to HR and business partners on compensation topics such as pay positioning, salary offers, internal equity, retention actions, and pay decision frameworks
- Translate complex compensation concepts into clear guidance and recommendations for leaders and stakeholders
- Influence outcomes through strong stakeholder management, sound judgment, and effective communication
- Analyze compensation data to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities; develop recommendations to optimize pay practices and program effectiveness
- Develop and oversee advanced financial models, including conducting market research and participate in salary surveys to understand external trends and maintain competitive positioning
- Prepare leadership-ready analyses and insights that connect compensation recommendations to business outcomes
- Ensure compensation practices and decisions align with applicable country, federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Own development, interpretation, and documentation of compensation policies, guidelines, and governance practices
- Identify risk areas and establish controls or process improvements to strengthen compliance and consistency
- Lead and influence job alignment, job evaluation, and job pricing efforts to maintain a clear and consistent job structure
- Partner on organization design initiatives to ensure roles are leveled and priced appropriately within the compensation framework
- Lead critical components of enterprise-wide annual compensation processes (e.g., merit planning, incentive planning support, salary review cycles), including tools, communications, and quality controls
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional compensation projects with strategic autonomy; manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations
- Drive continuous improvement through streamlined processes, improved documentation, and enhanced reporting
- Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in incentive compensation
- Mentor to less experienced team members, sharing best practices and guiding problem-solving on complex cases
- Bring external insights and leading practices to continuously evolve compensation strategy
Skills
- 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, HR analytics, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability to consult with HR and business leaders on compensation decisions and program design
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret trends, develop insights, and make data-driven recommendations
- Working knowledge of compensation compliance considerations and governance practices
- Proven project management capability and ability to influence in a matrixed environment
- Extensive experience designing and building enterprise‑level compensation plans and programs, leveraging market data and internal equity principles to drive attraction, retention, and performance
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience
- Relevant compensation or HR certification (as required/appropriate by area)
Benefits
- Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
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