Senior Compensation Consultant

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 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.

• 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

• Lead enterprise job evaluation and leveling activities
• Ensure consistency across business units
• Partner with leadership on organizational design and role clarity
• Lead compensation strategy for complex hiring decisions
• Partner with Talent Acquisition
• Serve as escalation point for high‑risk offer decisions

• Own and maintain compensation frameworks and decision guidelines
• Ensure consistent application across the organization
• Identify gaps and drive improvements

• Provide direction and review outputs for accuracy and consistency

• Lead salary structure updates, incentive plan support, and pay equity analysis
• Develop and deliver manager training
• Create communication materials and tools

• Ensure audit‑ready documentation
• Support regulatory and compliance needs

• Engage early in org design and hiring discussions

• 8+ years compensation experience
• Proven expertise in job evaluation, market pricing, and consulting
• Ability to influence and operate independently
• Superb judgment
• Governance mindset

Work is primarily sedentary and involves extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment such as keyboards, monitors, and telephones. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of light materials (generally up to 15 pounds) may be required.

The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to participate in virtual and in-person meetings.

Work is generally performed during standard business hours; however, schedule flexibility may be required to support business needs, project deadlines, or collaboration across time zones.

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