Compensation Consulting Senior Associate

Grant Thornton

Charlotte, USonsite$101k-$129k/yrPosted Jul 31, 2026
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About the role

Compensation Consulting Senior Associate (Global Employer Solutions)

Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Compensation Consulting Senior Associate to join our growing Compensation practice. In this role, you will support clients across industries by advising on a wide range of compensation programs, with a focus on executive compensation.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

Benchmarking executive compensation, broad-based compensation, sales compensation, and/or physician compensation and developing recommendations based on comprehensive market analysis

Supporting the design, implementation, administration of short- and long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and salary structures

Conducting compensation diligence and integration support for M&A transactions

Executing project plans, preparing client deliverables, and supporting marketing efforts

Working closely with project teams to deliver an integrated approach to client service

Performing other duties as assigned by the partners, managing directors, senior managers, directors and/or managers

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

1-4 years of related work experience in compensation and consulting

Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university. Advanced degree or professional designation preferred but not required, e.g., J.D., C.P.A. CCP, PHR

Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service, with a strong client-facing mindset and focus on relationship management

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments based on internal/external deadlines and competing client demands

Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment

Ability to supervise staff and lead engagements

Ability to travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Compensation

This Other role pays $101k-$129k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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