Compensation Consultant

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Virginia
Remote
R187139
Corporate
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Compensation Professional to join our team! In this role you will get to support both day-to-day broad-based compensation operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring our compensation practices remain competitive, compliant, and effective.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • MarketPay / Payscale Administration
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for the MarketPay/Payscale platform.
    • Manage benchmark jobs, update the survey library, and validate data accuracy.
    • Partner with survey vendors, oversee the annual MarketPay migration, and manage user setup, access, and training.
    • Conduct ad hoc pricing and market analysis for new and existing roles.

  • Job Descriptions & Program Support
    • Lead job description reviews in collaboration with HR partners and managers.
    • Create and review new job families and job descriptions with HR partners and managers.
    • Manage compensation program activities, including salary survey job matching, survey data submission and results, and market analysis for non-executive roles.
    • Prepare and deliver training on compensation tools and processes (e.g., MarketPay, JDXpert, new job creation).

  • Compensation Operations & Analysis
    • May support compensation compliance efforts (e.g., Federal business requirements), job and FLSA analysis, M&A integration, and ad hoc compensation studies.
    • Deliver compensation reporting and analytics to inform decision-making.
    • Collaborate with the compensation team to identify process gaps, recommend automation enhancements, and improve efficiency and quality controls.
    • Provide support for compensation-related projects and initiatives as needed.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in compensation.
  • Hands-on experience with MarketPay/Payscale or similar compensation benchmarking tools, ideally as a system administrator or primary point of contact.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly to HR partners and business leaders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to data accuracy, quality control, and data integrity, with experience validating, reconciling, and maintaining compensation data across multiple systems.
  • Strong audit skills, including the ability to review processes and data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, document findings, and support internal and external audit requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow established processes and procedures, while also using sound judgment to create, document, and improve processes when formal documentation is not yet available.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable across diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organization.
  • Professionalism, accountability, and resilience, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
  • High attention to detail and strong time management skills, including project planning and deadline management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Workday experience preferred.
  • CCP certification or progress toward certification preferred
    What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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