Senior Manager, Executive Compensation & Benefits Consulting

Location: Primarily in-person with daily flexibility under the “Workplace for Your Day” model; the compensation range applies to offices in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Salary: $170,000–$220,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firm serving organizations across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Lead complex client engagements on benefits strategy, executive compensation, plan design, compliance, and risk management.
• Advise mid-market and private equity–backed organizations and communicate recommendations to senior executives, ownership groups, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build client relationships, identify emerging needs, lead proposals, and support new business development and go-to-market strategies.
• Translate regulatory, financial, and workforce considerations into practical strategic solutions.
• Shape technical standards, methodologies, service offerings, and market positioning for the expanding practice.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop consultants and future practice leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; a JD or advanced degree in tax, HR, or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in qualified retirement plans or executive compensation programs, ideally in professional services.
• Technical expertise in qualified and nonqualified plan design, including IRC Sections 409A, 3121(v), 457, 280G, 162(m), 4960, 401(a), 401(k), and 403(b).
• Executive presence and experience leading discussions with C-suite executives and ownership groups.
• Demonstrated success advising mid-market or private equity–backed clients, managing relationships, and developing talent.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Experience managing teams across multiple service areas.
• JD or advanced degree in tax, HR, or a related field.
• Bilingual Japanese-English or Chinese-English ability may qualify for an exception to the sponsorship requirement.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, low-ego culture focused on developing well-rounded consultants.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for eligible staff.
• Flexible Time Off and predetermined holidays.
• 401(k), flexible benefits plans, and discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff.
• Reimbursement for business-related travel, lodging, and meals.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with a focus on fair opportunity and belonging.