Staff Compensation Consultant

Reporting to the Head of Global Compensation, the Staff Compensation Consultant will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and administering Lucid’s compensation programs while partnering closely with the broader HR team and business leaders supporting innovation-centric functions such as software development, advanced engineering, energy solutions, and customer experience, aligning compensation practices with strategic growth priorities. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in compensation who can provide data-driven insights and consultative guidance to support business objectives in a high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong execution skills, a consultative mindset, and the ability to drive key compensation initiatives. They will be instrumental in ensuring Lucid’s compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s goals.

You Will:

• Lead complex compensation analyses and modeling to inform program design, pay decisions, and market competitiveness.
• Advise HR Business Partners and business leaders on compensation decisions, pay equity, and offer structuring, balancing external market data with internal alignment.
• Own the evaluation and leveling of new and evolving roles using Radford frameworks or similar methodology.
• Contribute to the evolution of global compensation structures, including salary ranges, geographic differentials, and bonus plan design.
• Collaborate across HR (TA, HRBPs, People Operations) to ensure compensation programs are well understood and consistently applied.
• Drive the preparation, analytics, and execution of cyclical compensation planning processes (e.g., merit, promotion, and bonus cycles).
• Manage compensation survey submissions and interpret results to guide competitive benchmarking efforts.
• Provide subject matter expertise on FLSA classifications, job architecture, and wage & hour compliance.
• Take ownership of compensation-related policies and documentation, contributing to the development and maintenance of governance standards.

You Bring:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or Total Rewards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree or CCP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and execute compensation projects with minimal guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS and compensation management systems (e.g., SuccessFactors Workday, Radford).
• Strong consultative skills and the ability to build credibility across functions and levels.
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and internal equity analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data, generate insights, and present recommendations clearly and effectively.

This role is onsite based in our Phoenix, AZ location with flexibility to work 1-2 days remotely.