Independent Contractor: Global Compensation Advisor

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