Principal Compensation Consultant - Hybrid

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

At Vitalant, our mission is to save and improve lives through blood donation, transplantation, and innovative therapies. Behind that mission is a commitment to attracting, retaining, and rewarding the talented people who make our life-saving work possible. We are seeking a Principal Compensation Consultant to serve as a senior compensation expert, leading the analysis, design, and governance of compensation programs that support our workforce and organizational goals.

In this strategic role, you will partner across Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to ensure compensation programs are equitable, competitive, financially responsible, compliant, and aligned with Vitalant's mission, values, and long-term success.

Compensation: $133,000- $165,000 + incentive plan eligibility

This hybrid position is based in Scottsdale, AZ;
Denver, CO;
Chicago, IL; or Pittsburgh, PA, and requires working onsite three days per week and from a home office two days per week.

Applications accepted through July 3, 2026

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5k per year

Free basic life and AD&D insurance

Free short-and-long-term disability insurance

Paid time off Employee Resource Groups Recognition and perks

As a Principal Compensation Consultant, you'll get to:

Serve as a senior compensation subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance and recommendations on complex compensation matters across the organization.

Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, policies, processes, and governance practices.

Conduct job evaluations, job leveling, market pricing, salary structure development, FLSA reviews, and compensation benchmarking to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support compensation planning, pay decisions, and organizational initiatives.

Manage and enhance annual compensation programs, including merit increases, incentive plans, bonus programs, and other variable pay initiatives.

Develop compensation recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, retention actions, reorganizations, and other employee pay decisions.

Analyze compensation data, market trends, internal equity, and financial impact to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.

Ensure compensation programs and pay practices comply with applicable wage and hour laws, pay transparency requirements, and other regulatory standards.

Lead compensation-related projects, process improvements, technology enhancements, and vendor relationships to improve program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Create and maintain compensation policies, guidelines, tools, communications, and documentation that support consistent and transparent pay administration.

Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and compensation best practices to recommend program enhancements and support organizational objectives.

Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to HR and compensation team members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.

Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and methodologies, including job evaluation, job architecture, market pricing, salary structure design, incentive and variable pay programs, internal equity analysis, and pay administration required.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and compensation-related regulations, including FLSA, equal pay requirements, pay transparency, minimum wage, overtime, and related recordkeeping requirements required.

Knowledge of salary survey participation, market data interpretation, compensation benchmarking, and development of compensation recommendations required.

Knowledge of HR systems, compensation planning tools, reporting, and data integrity practices preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward CCP certification preferred.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE Eight years of progressively responsible compensation or total rewards experience, with significant…