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GuruSchools lists this Compensation & Benefits Study Consultant opportunity in sioux falls, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Compensation & Benefits Study Consultant
Job Id : OOJ - 8051
Posted Date : 09/18/2026
Experience : 0-5
Job Type : Contractual
Overview :
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 1,500 employees and 326 job classifications spanning multiple departments and bargaining .
Employment Type:
1099 / Contract (C2C)
Duration:
Through February 2027
Experience:
8-12+ Years
Key Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's 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.
Preferred Experience
Municipal or government consulting experience.
Classification & compensation redesign projects.
Pay equity and market competitiveness analysis.
Experience presenting findings to executive leadership or City Councils.
Skills :
Salary Benchmarking
Total Rewards Analysis
Benefits Evaluation
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Worksite address
sioux falls, SD, 57102, US
Who can apply
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