Compensation & Benefits Study Consultant

Guru Consulting Services LLC is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Consultant to lead a comprehensive compensation and total rewards study for a municipal government client. The consultant will evaluate salary structures employee benefits market competitiveness and pay equity across approximately 1500 employees and 326 job classifications spanning multiple departments and bargaining .

Employment Type:

1099 / Contract (C2C)

Location:

Sioux Falls SD (Hybrid)

Duration:

Through February 2027

Experience:

8-12 Years

• Conduct a comprehensive compensation and benefits market study.

• Benchmark approximately 100 positions against comparable public and private employers.

• Analyze salary ranges pay progression differentials bonuses and allowances.

• Evaluate pension retirement healthcare disability life insurance and paid leave programs.

• Compare total compensation packages and recommend competitive salary adjustments.

• Develop a sustainable compensation methodology for future pay plan maintenance.

• Present findings and executive recommendations to city leadership and HR stakeholders.

  Benefit Comp Study

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources Business Public Administration Economics or related field.

• 8 years of experience conducting compensation and classification studies.

• Strong expertise in public sector compensation salary benchmarking and total rewards.

• Experience working with unionized workforces and multiple pay structures is highly preferred.

• Advanced skills in Excel compensation analytics and market survey methodologies.

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

• Municipal or government consulting experience.

• Classification & compensation redesign projects.

• Pay equity and market competitiveness analysis.

• Experience presenting findings to executive leadership or City Councils.

Required Skills:

Salary BenchmarkingTotal Rewards AnalysisBenefits Evaluation