Compensation Project Consultant (Colorado)

About the Department

Position Duties

• As a Compensation Project Consultant with CPS HR Consulting, you will partner with public sector clients to deliver advanced compensation consulting services, including: Analyze and interpret compensation study results, including market benchmarking and internal equity data Translate compensation findings into clear, actionable recommendations tailored to client needs Develop creative and strategic solutions to address complex compensation challenges, including pay structures, classification alignment, and total rewards considerations Design and refine salary structures, pay plans, and compensation frameworks Prepare and present compensation findings and recommendations to client stakeholders, including executive leadership teams Provide expert guidance on compensation policies, practices, and compliance considerations Partner with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment between compensation strategy and organizational goals Travel Requirements To effectively serve our clients, we are ideally looking for candidates based in the Denver metropolitan area, but are open to candidates throughout the state of Colorado. Minimal travel and on-site service delivery, during business hours, may be required based on client needs.
• As a Compensation Project Consultant with CPS HR Consulting, you will partner with public sector clients to deliver advanced compensation consulting services, including:
• Analyze and interpret compensation study results, including market benchmarking and internal equity data
• Translate compensation findings into clear, actionable recommendations tailored to client needs
• Develop creative and strategic solutions to address complex compensation challenges, including pay structures, classification alignment, and total rewards considerations
• Design and refine salary structures, pay plans, and compensation frameworks
• Prepare and present compensation findings and recommendations to client stakeholders, including executive leadership teams
• Provide expert guidance on compensation policies, practices, and compliance considerations
• Partner with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment between compensation strategy and organizational goals

Travel Requirements

• To effectively serve our clients, we are ideally looking for candidates based in the Denver metropolitan area, but are open to candidates throughout the state of Colorado. Minimal travel and on-site service delivery, during business hours, may be required based on client needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), IPMA-CP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience with public sector/government organization(s), with a strong emphasis on compensation Knowledge & Skills Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, including job evaluation, salary benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and total rewards strategy Demonstrated experience interpreting compensation study data and developing practical, client-ready recommendations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex public sector compensation scenarios Ability to think creatively and develop tailored solutions for diverse client needs Experience presenting complex data and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders Well-versed with public-sector compensation practices, structures, and regulations is strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with experience leveraging generative AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or similar platforms What Makes You Fit Brings deep expertise in compensation and thrives in solving complex, nuanced challenges Excels at translating data into insights and actionable strategies Demonstrates confidence and credibility when presenting to senior leaders and clients Takes a proactive, client-focused approach to understanding needs and delivering solutions Thinks creatively and strategically, offering innovative approaches to compensation design and implementation Builds strong partnerships through clear communication, professionalism, and reliability Ready to Apply? Submit your application, resume, and cover letter using the apply button above. Applications accepted through the date listed at the top of the advertisement. Virtual interviews are anticipated to take place mid-to-late October, with a tentative start date in November 2026.

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Other Qualifications

• We’re a mission-driven, employee-centered consulting organization that exists to support the public sector. At CPS HR, you’ll work alongside professionals who are passionate about serving communities through government excellence. We offer: Hybrid and flexible work options A culture that values innovation, relationships, and equity Exposure to diverse projects, clients, and HR challenges that expand your skills and experience Free training and professional development courses to stay current with HR best practices, compliance requirements, and emerging trends.
• We’re a mission-driven, employee-centered consulting organization that exists to support the public sector. At CPS HR, you’ll work alongside professionals who are passionate about serving communities through government excellence.
• We offer:
• Hybrid and flexible work options
• A culture that values innovation, relationships, and equity
• Exposure to diverse projects, clients, and HR challenges that expand your skills and experience
• Free training and professional development courses to stay current with HR best practices, compliance requirements, and emerging trends.

Benefits

• Intermittent positions are typically non-benefited positions but offer flexible work and remote work options that allow you to be in charge when you want to work on a project/client basis. Intermittent employees may also take advantage of several employee benefits including pet insurance, rocket lawyer, Employee Perks Program, and much more! Retirement Information: Mandatory participation in OBRA (457 deferred comp) with 7.5% of pre-tax earnings being deferred in lieu of Social Security (employee only contribution). If you are already a member of CalPERS, you may be enrolled, if eligible, into CalPERS as extra-help appointment in lieu of OBRA participation. Retired Annuitants do not contribute to OBRA or CalPERS, but hours worked are reported to CalPERS for tracking purposes. All employees are eligible to elect participation in offered deferred compensation plans. Please note: Benefit eligibility is based on employment status and/or position. All benefits may not apply to all employees. Intermittent employees are not eligible for participation in our Medical, Dental and Vision. CPS HR Consulting does not participate in contributing to Social Security. For more information about CPS HR, please visit our website .
• Mandatory participation in OBRA (457 deferred comp) with 7.5% of pre-tax earnings being deferred in lieu of Social Security (employee only contribution).
• If you are already a member of CalPERS, you may be enrolled, if eligible, into CalPERS as extra-help appointment in lieu of OBRA participation.
• Retired Annuitants do not contribute to OBRA or CalPERS, but hours worked are reported to CalPERS for tracking purposes.
• All employees are eligible to elect participation in offered deferred compensation plans.

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