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Senior Consultant, Executive Compensation

Grainger
Grainger Salary
Forest, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2026

Work Location Type:
Hybrid
Req Number
335844
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com. 
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00
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$145,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards And Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Senior Consultant, Executive Compensation will help with the analysis and administration of Grainger's executive compensation programs. This role provides analytical and operational support across annual and off-cycle initiatives, with exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and Compensation Committee materials. The role reports to the Manager, Executive Compensation.
This is a hybrid position that is based onsite in Lake Forest or Chicago 2-3 days a week.
You Will
Conduct market research support needed to support executive compensation program designs and ad hoc Total Rewards programs
Support the administration of annual short-term and long-term incentive programs, including planning, modeling, and execution
Manage incentive program resources, communications, and related timelines
Manage LTIP approvals, documentation, data validation, and grant summaries, partnering with Treasury to ensure accurate and timely award administration.
Support preparation of the CD&A in our annual proxy statement.
Support prepartion of Compensation Committee materials.
Support day-to-day administration of the employee stock purchase plan, manage related projects, and coordinate the vendor relationship.
Collaborate across multiple departments such as Treasury, Payroll, Finance, and Legal.
You Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
3 years of experience in executive compensation, total rewards or finance required
3 years Experience supporting public company executive compensation programs preferred
3 years Consulting experience in executive compensation preferred
Experience in a public company in a similar role
Experience applying attention to detail, accuracy, organization and follow-up delivery of commitments and meet deadlines.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience communicating clearly and concisely in oral and written formats.
Knowledge of MS Excel and Power Point, including complex functions, modeling, data analysis, and data formatting.
Knowledge of executive or broad-based compensation concepts and practices.
Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate research, analyze large and complex data sets, and generate actionable insights.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Salary : $87,200

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