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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for total rewards consultant in the United States is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Total Rewards Consultant is a professional who designs, analyzes, and implements compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent. They assess salary structures, incentives, health benefits, and other rewards to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business goals. Their role often involves benchmarking, compliance with labor laws, and advising leadership on reward strategies.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a total rewards consultant?

As a Total Rewards Consultant, your daily responsibilities often include analyzing compensation and benefits data, benchmarking against industry standards, and developing recommendations for reward strategies. You may work closely with HR teams and management to ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with relevant laws. The role also involves conducting market research, preparing reports, and presenting findings to leadership or clients. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities often shift based on organizational needs and project timelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the total rewards consultant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Total Rewards Consultant, you need expertise in compensation and benefits analysis, data interpretation, and human resources management, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field. Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems), compensation benchmarking tools, and certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) are highly valuable. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and project management skills help you collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for designing and implementing reward strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent while ensuring competitiveness and compliance.

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Senior Workday Total Rewards Consultant - Remote

NTT DATA Services

Dallas, TX • Remote

$92K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Req ID: 379191 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Senior Workday Total Rewards Consultant - Remote to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Senior Workday Total Rewards Consultant

Workday Compensation | Benefits | Total Rewards | HR Technology

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Workday Total Rewards Consultant to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and support of Workday Total Rewards solutions. This role partners with Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, HR, and business leaders to deliver scalable and innovative total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Compensation, Benefits, HR, and business stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize total rewards programs aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Compensation and Benefits solutions to support evolving business and workforce needs.
  • Provide expert guidance on compensation strategy, benefits administration, pay equity, rewards governance, and workforce retention best practices.
  • Support global and regional total rewards initiatives, including organizational transformations and process improvements.
  • Configure and maintain Workday business processes for Compensation and Benefits.
  • Streamline total rewards administration through automation, workflow optimization, and employee self-service capabilities.
  • Support annual compensation planning cycles, merit increases, bonus planning, promotions, and benefits open enrollment activities.
  • Ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of compensation and benefits programs.
  • Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to support compensation planning, benefits administration, workforce costs, and executive decision-making.
  • Analyze compensation trends, pay equity, benefits utilization, workforce costs, participation metrics, and compensation planning outcomes to provide actionable business insights.
  • Support data conversion, validation, reconciliation, and data quality initiatives during implementations and system enhancements.
  • Collaborate with integration teams to support Payroll, benefits carriers, third-party vendors, and other enterprise applications.
  • Ensure compliance with compensation governance, benefits regulations, audit requirements, and data privacy standards.
  • Evaluate Workday biannual releases, assess business impacts, and recommend adoption of new Compensation and Benefits functionality.
  • Lead or support testing activities, including Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and regression testing.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, recommend continuous improvements, and support ongoing system optimization.
  • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to successful project delivery across cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Workday Compensation and/or Workday Benefits.
  • Proven experience delivering multiple end-to-end Workday implementations.
  • Strong experience configuring and supporting Workday Compensation and Benefits.
  • Workday Compensation Certification required.
  • Workday Benefits Certification required.
  • Workday HCM Certification required.
  • Experience supporting global or multi-country compensation and benefits programs.
  • Experience integrating Workday with Payroll systems, benefits carriers, and third-party vendors.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consulting skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
  • Experience developing Workday reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
  • Knowledge of compensation planning, pay equity, compensation benchmarking, rewards governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience supporting Workday biannual releases and testing cycles, including Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Workday Prism Analytics, Advanced Reporting, and People Analytics.
  • Experience supporting large-scale HR or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Workday Payroll, Recruiting, Talent, or other HCM modules.
  • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments with global HR operations.

Pay Transparency

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $92,408-$171,125. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. 

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, lifeand AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits. 

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.  Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

 

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.

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NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

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It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

1967