Senior Compensation Consultant
NW NaturalAbout the role
Senior Compensation Consultant
Non-Union Position
Human Resources Compensation; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT, Exempt
Posting # 5636
About Us:
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
NOTE:
Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific in‑office days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.
The Role:
The Compensation Consultant serves as a senior individual contributor responsible for leading compensation strategy, job evaluation, and enterprise compensation initiatives. This role operates as a strategic partner to HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders while providing functional oversight and guidance to the Compensation Analyst.
This position is accountable to ensure compensation practices are consistent, market-aligned, and defensible. The role leads job architecture and leveling efforts, supports complex hiring and organizational decisions, and drives compensation governance across the organization. In addition, the Compensation Consultant develops and delivers manager training, communication, and tools to ensure clear and consistent application of compensation programs.
This role acts as a delegate for the Department Manager in day-to-day decision making and serves as a key escalation point for complex or sensitive compensation decisions.
Day to Day:
Compensation Strategy & Consulting
- Serve as the primary compensation consultant to HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders
- Provide guidance on job leveling, role design, promotions, and organizational changes
- Advise on complex compensation decisions, balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and business need
- Influence leaders by translating compensation concepts into clear, practical recommendations
Job Evaluation & Architecture
- Lead enterprise job evaluation and leveling activities
- Ensure consistency across business units
- Partner with leadership on organizational design and role clarity
Offer Strategy & Hiring Governance
- Lead compensation strategy for complex hiring decisions
- Partner with Talent Acquisition
- Serve as escalation point for high-risk offer decisions
Governance & Framework Ownership
- Own and maintain compensation frameworks and decision guidelines
- Ensure consistent application across the organization
- Identify gaps and drive improvements
Oversight of Compensation Analyst
- Provide direction and review outputs for accuracy and consistency
Compensation Programs & Projects
- Lead salary structure updates, incentive plan support, and pay equity analysis
Manager Training & Communication
- Develop and deliver manager training
- Create communication materials and tools
Governance, Compliance & Defensibility
- Ensure audit-ready documentation
- Support regulatory and compliance needs
Upstream Partnership
- Engage early in org design and hiring discussions
- Identify compensation risks proactively
Come on your first day with:
- 8+ years compensation experience
- Proven expertise in job evaluation, market pricing, and consult
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