Senior Compensation Advisor

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Overview: Are you a strategic HR professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions? Do you excel at using data to shape compensation recommendations and influence business decisions? Join our Compensation team at Freddie Mac, where your expertise in compensation will help drive competitive pay strategies and support organizational success. As a Senior Compensation Advisor, you will play a key role in consulting with stakeholders, leading high-impact projects, and supporting recognition and compensation initiatives that influence our total rewards philosophy and help us attract and retain top talent. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact, work on strategic projects, and advance your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Our Impact: We partner with business leaders and HR partners to develop and implement competitive, innovative and market driven compensation programs. Our team consults on pay strategies that support Freddie Mac’s mission, drive employee engagement, and ensure our rewards remain market-leading. We deliver solutions and insights that help the organization attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Our team leverages advanced expertise in Workday to create analytical reports, test and implement program enhancements, and configure and deliver the annual merit and incentive payout cycle, ensuring efficient and accurate compensation processes.

Advise business leaders and HR partners by delivering actionable compensation consulting, enabling informed talent and pay decisions. Lead and manage significant compensation projects that improve pay programs, processes, or policies, driving measurable business results. Support and enhance employee recognition programs, contributing to a culture of engagement and performance. Strengthen our compensation programs by ensuring timely and accurate compensation planning, market data analysis, and survey submissions, helping maintain Freddie Mac’s competitive position in the market.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 5–7 years of compensation experience Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demanding projects Proficiency in compensation administration using HR information systems (e.g., Workday) CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or commitment to pursuing certification preferred Keys to Success in this Role: Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously Curiosity and initiative to explore new technologies—including AI—to improve compensation processes and decision-making Analytical mindset and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality and accurate work Collaborative approach, building effective partnerships across HR, business units, and cross-functional teams Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations Adaptability and resourcefulness in a fast-paced, evolving environment Commitment to continuous learning and growth within the compensation field Candidate will be expected to demonstrate Excel skills during the hiring process. Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site. We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories