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Interim Director of Compensation Consultant

HR Knowledge Source
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026

DIRECTOR OF COMPENSATION CONSULTANT

Independent Contractor (1099)    6 Month Contract    Washington, DC Region    Hybrid (3 Days On-Site)

 

About Us

Headquartered in the US Southeast region, HR Knowledge Source (HRKS) is a woman-owned, minority-owned business consulting firm specializing in delivering quality Human Resources (HR) solutions. With over three decades of HR talent management and inclusive workplace culture experience across multiple industries, we are committed to helping our clients design, establish, and deliver premiere HR functions within their own organizations. We offer dedicated support and guidance in every HR functional area.

The Engagement

HR Knowledge Source has been retained by a confidential higher education institution in the Washington, DC region to identify an experienced Total Rewards leader for a critical interim consulting engagement. The client serves approximately 1,700 full-time staff and 2,900 faculty, staff, and retirees, and requires an execution-ready consultant to provide immediate leadership of its comprehensive compensation and benefits function. The client’s identity will be disclosed to qualified candidates.


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Contract Details

Engagement:  Independent Contractor (1099)

Duration:  4–6 months

Location:  Washington, DC region — Hybrid (3 days on-site; Tuesday is a core in-office day)

Hours: Standard 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional 8 am meetings)                                   

Reports To:  Associate Vice President of Financial Operations (solid line) and incoming Interim HR Executive Consultant (dotted line)

Client:  Confidential higher education institution, Washington, DC region (disclosed to qualified candidates)

Offers must be contingent on the successful completion of professional reference and background checks.

 

Confidentiality is strictly maintained.

HR Knowledge Source (HRKS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.



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