AmazonSr. Compensation Consultant, Executive Compensation
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Compensation Consultant, Executive Compensation in Seattle, United States. It pays $135k-$183k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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Lead global executive compensation strategy, planning, and program design for senior leaders at Amazon.
- Our Executive Compensation team sits at the intersection of talent, strategy, and business impact. We don't just run numbers. We shape how Amazon attracts, rewards, and retains the leaders building the future.
- We're looking for a Sr. Compensation Consultant who gets energized by ambiguity, brings creative firepower to the table, and wants to own executive comp strategy on a global stage.
- You'll have a seat at the table with Amazon's most senior leaders, influencing decisions that directly impact organizational performance. The scope is global. The problems are complex. You'll operate with real autonomy and ownership in an environment that values invention, speed, and the highest standards. If you want to do the most impactful comp work of your career, this is it.
Key job responsibilities
What You'll Do
Own the strategy end to end. You'll lead executive compensation planning and execution for your supported organizations globally. No hand-holding, no playbook. You build it.
Be the trusted advisor in the room. Partner directly with VPs, Directors, senior HR leaders, and Executive Recruiting to design compensation strategies that align with Amazon's philosophy while meeting the unique needs of each org.
Solve problems that don't have obvious answers. Develop creative, data-driven solutions to complex comp challenges, balancing competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward.
Go deep on the data. Analyze global compensation programs, assess market competitiveness, and model the impact of alternatives so leaders can make informed decisions.
Build mechanisms that scale. Partner with compensation tech teams to implement tools and automation that drive operational excellence across the function.
Stay ahead of the curve. Conduct custom market surveys, tap industry contacts, and proactively surface compensation needs before they become problems.
About the team
The Executive Compensation team sits within Amazon's Senior Talent and Transformation (STT) organization. We're a tight-knit group of comp strategists who partner across the business to ensure Amazon's most senior leaders are rewarded in ways that are competitive, equitable, and aligned with long-term business goals. Our work spans every geography Amazon operates in, and no two days look the same. We operate with a high degree of autonomy, move fast, and hold ourselves to the highest standards. If you're looking for a team where your work has direct, visible impact on the business, this is it.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of finance, compensation or consulting experience
- 5+ years of Human Resources, Compensation Management or Consulting experience
- Knowledge of Excel and Peoplesoft
- Knowledge of compensation compliance with state and federal laws
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in executive compensation
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 135,100.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
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