Guru Consulting Services LLC is seeking an experienced Compensation & Benefits Consultant to lead a comprehensive compensation and total rewards study for a municipal government client. The consultant will evaluate salary structures, employee benefits, market competitiveness, and pay equity across approximately 1,500 employees and 326 job classifications spanning multiple departments and bargaining .

Job Details Employment Type:

1099 / Contract (C2C)

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD (Hybrid)

Duration:

Through February 2027

Experience:

8-12+ Years Key Responsibilities Conduct a comprehensive compensation and benefits market study. Benchmark approximately 100 positions against comparable public and private employers. Analyze salary ranges, pay progression, differentials, bonuses, and allowances. Evaluate pension, retirement, healthcare, disability, life insurance, and paid leave programs. Compare total compensation packages and recommend competitive salary adjustments. Develop a sustainable compensation methodology for future pay plan maintenance. Present findings and executive recommendations to city leadership and HR stakeholders. 1-26-0094 Benefit Comp Study RFP.pdf Required Qualifications Bachelor//'s or Master//'s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Economics, or related field. 8+ years of experience conducting compensation and classification studies. Strong expertise in public sector compensation, salary benchmarking, and total rewards. Experience working with unionized workforces and multiple pay structures is highly preferred. Advanced skills in Excel, compensation analytics, and market survey methodologies. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Preferred Experience Municipal or government consulting experience. Classification & compensation redesign projects. Pay equity and market competitiveness analysis. Experience presenting findings to executive leadership or City Councils.