Compensation Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Compensation Consultant to join a semiconductor and electronic components organization in Torrance, California on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is designed for a total rewards specialist who can balance strategic program development with deep analytical work, particularly during key year-end compensation activities. The position begins at roughly 20 hours per week, with increased workload expected during compensation planning cycles and the potential to expand into a broader long-term opportunity. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in compensation design, equity programs, and organizational job structure within a complex, fast-moving business environment.Responsibilities:• Lead the development and refinement of compensation programs that align pay practices with business goals and market competitiveness.• Create and maintain job architecture frameworks, including role leveling and compensation mapping across functions.• Analyze compensation data, market benchmarks, and internal trends to support informed reward decisions and executive recommendations.• Prepare presentations, supporting analyses, and milestone plans for Compensation Committee and Board-level review sessions.• Manage compensation-related workstreams tied to mergers, acquisitions, or organizational changes, ensuring sequencing and execution remain on track.• Partner with HR and business leaders to support year-end compensation cycles, including planning, modeling, and decision support.• Provide subject matter expertise on stock-based compensation programs and help guide administration and program effectiveness.• Contribute insight on benefits and total rewards considerations, including coordination points that affect broader employee reward strategies.• Support occasional travel to company locations as needed for stakeholder meetings and program alignment discussions.