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Guru Consulting is seeking an experienced Compensation & Market Study Consultant to lead a comprehensive salary and compensation benchmarking study for a Texas municipal government. The consultant will evaluate compensation across city departments, electric utility operations, and sworn public safety positions while providing strategic recommendations for recruitment, retention, and long-term workforce planning. The study is expected to survey 10–12 comparable Texas public entities and deliver a final executive report with in-person presentation to city leadership. Job Title: Compensation & Market Study Consultant
Job Type: Contract (1099/C2C) Government / Public Administration
Department: Human Resources / Compensation
Work Location: Bryan, Texas (Onsite meetings required)
Project Duration: 60–90 Days Scope of Work: The selected consultant will: Conduct a comprehensive compensation and salary market study for the City of Bryan. Benchmark base pay and total compensation against comparable Texas municipalities. Survey 10–12 public sector organizations across agreed geographic regions. Develop job matching methodology and validate comparable positions. Identify compensation gaps, recruitment challenges, and retention risks. Prepare a detailed compensation analysis and executive recommendations. Present findings to Human Resources and executive leadership in person. Analyze approximately:30–40 General City positions 20–30 Electric Utility positions Up to 10 Police & Fire positionsRFP 26-053 Compensation-Markeet Study.pdf
Required Experience: 8–10+ years of compensation consulting or HR advisory experience. Experience conducting salary market studies for municipalities, utilities, or public sector organizations. Excellent analytical, reporting, and presentation skills. Experience working with executive stakeholders and HR leadership. Strong knowledge of: Pay equity and salary benchmarking Workforce planningRFP 26-053 Compensation-Markeet Study.pdf
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification. Public sector compensation consulting experience. Knowledge of Texas municipal compensation practices. Experience with HR analytics and compensation survey methodologies. The consultant will provide: Project kickoff & stakeholder consultation Job matching and survey development Compensation benchmarking analysis Market comparison report Recruitment & retention recommendations 3–5 year salary strategy (optional phase) Executive presentation and final reportRFP 26-053 Compensation-Markeet Study.pdf Skills Compensation Analysis Salary Benchmarking Market Research HR Consulting Public Sector Workforce Planning Job Evaluation
Data Analysis Ideal Candidate: You have successfully delivered compensation studies for government agencies or municipalities and can independently manage stakeholder interviews, salary surveys, data analysis, and executive-level reporting within an accelerated project timeline.
Skills: Compensation Analysis Salary Benchmarking Market Research

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