Independent Contractor Posting
Global Compensation Consultant
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (Hourly / Billable)
Engagement Structure: Ongoing, As-Needed Advisory Support
Anticipated Duration: Initial 6–12 months, with potential continuation based on organizational needs
Location: Remote, with coordination across global time zones
Primary Organizational Contact: Chief People Officer
Engagement Overview
We are a global nonprofit operating across multiple countries seeking a Compensation Consultant (Independent Contractor) to provide ongoing, as-needed advisory support on global compensation programs and practices.
This engagement is intended to supplement internal HR capacity by providing specialized compensation expertise on a flexible basis, supporting both planned initiatives and emerging needs. The consultant will deliver discrete analyses, recommendations, and project-based outputs to help strengthen compensation frameworks, ensure internal equity, and align with market practices.
This is a non-exclusive, independent contractor engagement, not an employment position. Work will be requested periodically and scoped based on organizational priorities.
Scope of Services
The consultant will provide advisory and project-based support, which may include:
Compensation Program Design & Review
- Provide recommendations on salary structures, ranges, and compensation frameworks
- Advise on enhancements to compensation programs based on market trends and internal analysis
- Provide input into salary review approaches and pay decision frameworks
Global Compensation Advisory
- Provide guidance on compensation practices across multiple countries
- Apply market data (e.g., Birches Group or comparable benchmarks) to inform recommendations
- Identify risks, inconsistencies, or gaps in compensation practices
Job Evaluation & Leveling Support
- Conduct or advise on job evaluations using established methodologies
- Provide recommendations on job classification and leveling
- Review and suggest updates to job descriptions to support alignment with market data
Market Analysis & Benchmarking
- Conduct or review compensation benchmarking analyses
- Provide written insights to support pay decisions and workforce planning
Compensation Policy & Pay Design
- Provide input into the development or refinement of compensation policies and guidelines
- Advise on alternative pay approaches (e.g., daily rates, project-based compensation)
- Support consistency and internal equity across roles and geographies
Advisory Support
- Serve as a subject matter resource to HR on compensation-related questions as they arise
- Provide guidance on specific pay decisions, leveling, and application of compensation frameworks
- Offer input into communication materials and tools to support understanding of compensation programs
Data & Reporting Support
- Review compensation data and provide insights to support decision-making
- Develop or refine compensation analyses, reports, or tools as needed
Example Deliverables
Work will be scoped and requested on an as-needed basis and may include:
- Compensation structure and salary range recommendations
- Job evaluation summaries and leveling recommendations
- Market benchmarking analyses and written insights
- Compensation policy or guideline drafts
- Pay analysis memos to support specific decisions or scenarios
- Recommendations for alternative pay models
- Compensation reporting tools or templates
Deliverables are expected to be discrete and time-bound, even within an ongoing advisory relationship.
Nature of Engagement
- Work will be intermittent and demand-driven, rather than continuous or full-time
- Assignments will be scoped individually, with agreed deliverables, timelines, and estimated hours
- The consultant will determine the method, timing, and approach to completing the work
- The consultant may provide services to other clients during the term of this engagement
What This Role Is Not
To ensure clarity of scope, this engagement does not include:
- Ongoing administration of compensation programs or payroll
- Ownership of annual compensation cycles or HR operations
- Day-to-day employee support or internal HR responsibilities
- Supervision of staff or management of internal resources
Required Expertise
- Demonstrated experience in compensation design, analysis, and advisory work
- Experience supporting global or multi-country compensation programs
- Strong understanding of compensation structures, benchmarking, and pay practices
- Ability to interpret data and provide clear, actionable recommendations
- Experience advising HR and leadership stakeholders
- Ability to operate independently and deliver high-quality outputs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with international salary survey providers (e.g., Birches Group)
- Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, SHRM, or similar)
Engagement Terms
- This is a contract opportunity for an independent service provider and is not an employment position
- Services will be performed on a billable hourly basis
- The anticipated hourly rate range for this engagement is $125–$175/hour per hour, depending on experience and scope alignment
- Work will be requested on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed minimum hours
- The engagement is non-exclusive, and the consultant may provide services to other clients
- The consultant is responsible for providing their own tools and work environment
