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External - Posting Description
Senior Consultant, Compensation - 518603
Organization: Chief Administrative Office
Department: Compensation
Work Location: Knoxville, TN, with the option to work from Chattanooga, TN.
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations
Posting Open: 7/6/2026
Posting Close: 7/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
We’re seeking a highly customer focused, process oriented Compensation professional who thrives on supporting data driven decision making. The ideal candidate brings strong consulting and technical expertise in Compensation strategy and design, with bonus points for experience supporting Union/Represented or Executive roles and relevant HR or Compensation certifications. This role plays a key part in advancing TVA’s mission through thoughtful, strategic total rewards solutions.
Position Purpose
Consult on design and implementation of compensation strategy aimed at advancing the enterprise mission and business results to support an empowered, values-driven workplace culture. Understand customer needs and offers guidance and solutions to support the Compensation strategy.
Principal Accountabilities
Education. — Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience. — 5 years of related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Strong knowledge of compensation plan design, compliance, and principles is critical. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are desired. Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality, work in a complex environment, with multiple decision makers, and participate as an effective member of a diverse team are necessary. Superior verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills are desired. Experience in designing, implementing and sustaining governance models is desired.
How To Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How To Submit Documentation
Senior Consultant, Compensation - 518603
Organization: Chief Administrative Office
Department: Compensation
Work Location: Knoxville, TN, with the option to work from Chattanooga, TN.
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations
Posting Open: 7/6/2026
Posting Close: 7/11/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: Competitive
We’re seeking a highly customer focused, process oriented Compensation professional who thrives on supporting data driven decision making. The ideal candidate brings strong consulting and technical expertise in Compensation strategy and design, with bonus points for experience supporting Union/Represented or Executive roles and relevant HR or Compensation certifications. This role plays a key part in advancing TVA’s mission through thoughtful, strategic total rewards solutions.
Position Purpose
Consult on design and implementation of compensation strategy aimed at advancing the enterprise mission and business results to support an empowered, values-driven workplace culture. Understand customer needs and offers guidance and solutions to support the Compensation strategy.
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensure guidance and solutions are aligned to TVA’s total rewards strategy and enable the strategic priorities of the enterprise.
- Consult and advise HR partners and business leaders as they develop their people strategies, identifying opportunities for total reward programs to enable those strategies.
- Develop and execute strategies in support of the delivery and administration of M&S, Represented, and Executive compensation functions.
- Lead planning, communications, change management, and execution of business-facing projects and programs such as the year-end merit cycle, market-based equity adjustments, and market-based grade reviews.
- Advance stakeholder engagement and support, with a focus on tools, resources, education, and training for leaders, employees, and partners within HR.
- Monitor trends and patterns to identify knowledge gaps, system issues, and areas for improvement.
- Ensure effective governance and controls of all compensation programs in support of TVA’s SOX standards, GOES framework, and government laws and regulations.
- Analyze external market trends to inform decisions on enterprise compensation strategy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education. — Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience. — 5 years of related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities — Strong knowledge of compensation plan design, compliance, and principles is critical. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are desired. Ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality, work in a complex environment, with multiple decision makers, and participate as an effective member of a diverse team are necessary. Superior verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills are desired. Experience in designing, implementing and sustaining governance models is desired.
How To Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How To Submit Documentation
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to [email protected]