What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Compensation Consultant position at Alliant Energy?
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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Job Summary
Alliant Energy is growing - and we know that competitive, equitable compensation is key to supporting that momentum.
We’re looking for a Lead Compensation Consultant to design, deliver, and elevate pay programs that align with our business goals and talent strategies. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, lead complex initiatives, and bring deep expertise in market practices, regulatory requirements, and compensation methodologies. You’ll help shape our compensation philosophy, guide strategic decisions, and build frameworks that support our expanding workforce and evolving organizational needs. If you're ready to lead with purpose, influence with insight, and make compensation a catalyst for performance, equity, and growth—apply now and help us build a future where every pay decision reflects our values and vision.
We’re looking for a Lead Compensation Consultant to design, deliver, and elevate pay programs that align with our business goals and talent strategies. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, lead complex initiatives, and bring deep expertise in market practices, regulatory requirements, and compensation methodologies. You’ll help shape our compensation philosophy, guide strategic decisions, and build frameworks that support our expanding workforce and evolving organizational needs. If you're ready to lead with purpose, influence with insight, and make compensation a catalyst for performance, equity, and growth—apply now and help us build a future where every pay decision reflects our values and vision.
What you will do
- Design, evaluate, and enhance compensation programs (e.g., base pay, incentive plans, recognition programs) to support strategic business objectives and market competitiveness.
- Lead complex job evaluations, market benchmarking, and pay equity analyses, providing expert recommendations to HR and business leaders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership, influencing compensation decisions, promotions, job offers, and organizational design.
- Oversee annual compensation cycles, including merit, incentive, equity reviews, ensuring compliance, consistency, and alignment with business priorities.
- Develop sophisticated models, analyses, and presentations that deliver insights on compensation trends, program effectiveness, and workforce cost management.
- Monitor, interpret, and advise on regulatory, legislative, and market trends, recommending adjustments to maintain competitiveness and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement in compensation processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and enhance decision-making.
- Partner across HR and with business leaders to support initiatives in job architecture, job leveling, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning.
- Provide thought leadership, mentor less experienced team members, and contribute to building organizational capability in compensation.
- Provides leadership coverage in the manager’s absence, ensuring seamless team operations, continuity of work, and timely decision-making.
- Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) - WorldatWork (WAW) Preferred
Required Experience
- Minimum 10 years extensive experience in compensation, with proven ability to lead complex projects, consult with senior leaders, and shape compensation practices and strategy.
Key Skills
- Benchmarking • Compensation Administration • Compensation Strategies • Compensation Structures • Data Analysis • Data Visualization • Job Evaluations • Regulatory Compliance • Stakeholder Management • Storytelling
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
Pay Range:
$104,000-$157,000
This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email
talent@alliantenergy.com
.Salary : $104,000 - $157,000
