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Rewards Consultant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Consultant in Rewards / Gender Pay Gap Area We are looking for an experienced Consultant to join our European Consulting Team, specializing in Rewards and Gender Pay Gap analysis. This role involves ...

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Sales Consultant

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$50K - $125K/yr

Audi Palo Alto is a high-volume luxury store in the heart of Silicon Valley - 200 to 250 units per month, a passionate guest base, and a sales floor that rewards consultants who bring genuine product ...

Total Rewards Manager

Ventura, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of our compensation and benefits programs. This role is both strategic and ...

Total Rewards Manager

Ventura, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

About The Role Rincon Consultants is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of our compensation and benefits programs. This role is both strategic and ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for rewards consultant in the United States is $89,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Rewards Consultant specializes in designing, implementing, and analyzing employee compensation and benefits programs. They work with organizations to ensure pay structures, bonuses, and benefits are competitive and aligned with the company's goals and market standards. Rewards Consultants may also provide advice on incentive schemes, salary benchmarking, and regulatory compliance. Their role is essential in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent within a business.

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To thrive as a Rewards Consultant, you need a solid background in compensation and benefits analysis, HR principles, and often a relevant degree such as in human resources or business. Familiarity with HRIS systems, advanced Excel skills, and compensation benchmarking tools, as well as certifications like CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and client-focused problem solving set top consultants apart. These competencies ensure accurate, competitive rewards strategies that align with business objectives and attract and retain top talent.

How does a rewards consultant typically collaborate with HR teams and business leaders to design effective compensation programs?

Rewards Consultants regularly partner with HR professionals and business leaders to analyze market trends, benchmark compensation data, and assess the effectiveness of existing reward structures. They facilitate workshops, present data-driven recommendations, and gather feedback to ensure that compensation programs align with business goals and employee expectations. This collaborative approach helps create competitive and equitable rewards strategies that support talent attraction and retention.

How to become a rewards consultant?

To become a rewards consultant, typically one needs a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, along with experience in compensation and benefits management. Developing skills in data analysis, HR software, and understanding compensation strategies is essential, and professional certifications like the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) can enhance credibility.
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Infographic showing various Rewards Consultant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,999 per year, or $43.3 per hour.

Partner, Head of Rewards Advisory, North America

AON

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$325K - $375K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Aon rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 154 rated financial services


Job description

Partner, Head Of Rewards Advisory, North America

As the Head of Rewards Advisory, North America, you will lead Aon's Rewards business across the region, shaping strategy, driving growth, and delivering market-leading rewards solutions to Aon's clients across enterprise and mid-market segments. This role combines deep rewards expertise with strategic business leadership, commercial acumen, and a strong understanding of how total rewards can create measurable value for clients. In addition to serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, you will be accountable for the growth, profitability, talent strategy, and market leadership of the North America Rewards practice, while partnering closely with Rewards & Workforce Analytics colleagues to connect rewards, workforce transformation, and talent advisory opportunities across the market.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Practice leadership & P&L accountability
  • Business development & market leadership
  • Client leadership & advisory
  • Talent & team leadership

Qualifications and skills include:

  • Extensive experience in total rewards consulting or senior in-house rewards leadership
  • Demonstrated success leading a consulting practice, business unit, or significant portfolio
  • Deep expertise in global rewards strategy, compensation program design, incentive plan development, rewards governance, workforce analytics, pay transparency, and talent strategy
  • Strong commercial and financial competence
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Outstanding executive presence, communication, and influencing skills
  • Established success navigating global and matrixed environments

Pay transparency laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $325,000 to $375,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions, an employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, and various other types of leaves of absence.


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About Aon

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Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1992