Sr. Compensation Consultant, Executive Compensation
Amazon • New York, New York, United States
No Relocation
Posted: August 11, 2026
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Description
- Amazon is one of the most complex and fast-moving businesses in the world, and the people behind it are what make it possible. Our Executive Compensation team plays a critical role in attracting, retaining,
Description
- Amazon is one of the most complex and fast-moving businesses in the world, and the people behind it are what make it possible. Our Executive Compensation team plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and rewarding the senior leaders who drive that growth. We're looking for a Sr. Compensation Consultant who thrives in ambiguity, brings creative problem-solving to the table, and wants to shape how Amazon rewards its most senior talent on a global scale. Key job responsibilities What You'll Do - Own the executive compensation strategy, planning, and execution for your supported organizations globally. - Partner directly with senior HR leaders, Executive Recruiting, and business leadership to design compensation strategies aligned with Amazon's philosophy while meeting the unique needs of each org. - Lead conversations with VPs and Directors on total compensation topics; you'll be the trusted advisor in the room. - Develop creative, data-driven solutions to complex compensation challenges, balancing competitiveness, equity, risk, and reward. - Perform deep analysis on global compensation programs, assess market competitiveness, and model the impact of alternatives. - Build and maintain mechanisms that drive operational excellence; partner with compensation tech teams to implement tools and automation. - Conduct custom market surveys with key industry contacts to inform strategy. - Proactively identify compensation needs on a current and forward-looking basis, bringing solutions before problems surface. You'll have a seat at the table with Amazon's most senior leaders, influencing decisions that directly impact organizational performance. The scope is global, the problems are complex, and cookie-cutter approaches don't work here. You'll operate with high autonomy and ownership in an environment that values invention, speed, and the highest standards.
Basic Qualifications
- - 5+ years of finance, compensation or consulting experience - 5+ years of Human Resources, Compensation Management or Consulting experience - Knowledge of Excel and Peoplesoft - Knowledge of compensation compliance with state and federal laws - Bachelor's degree or equivalent