Current Croner Job Openings
We are always interested to hear from candidates with experience in compensation consulting and analysis. Click below to contact us, or send an email to jobs@croner.com for more information.
COMPENSATION CONSULTANT - ANALYSIS LEAD
The Croner Company is looking for an experienced Compensation Consulting professional to lead the analysis and development of findings and recommendations on a variety of deliverables for our client engagements. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious and energized by solving complex problems. The Compensation Consultant – Analysis Lead will participate in project management and in client communications.
This position will reward your proven analytical acumen with an opportunity to grow your career with an ambitious consulting firm. Our core focus is advising Fortune 500 media companies, technology start-ups and philanthropic organizations how to structure their pay programs to attract and reward talent. Working in our boutique consulting firm provides a high-caliber professional opportunity that is not typically available to analysts in a larger firm.
As a key member of the Consulting Team, the Compensation Consultant – Analysis Lead will be relied upon regularly to:
- Take a leading role in designing and carrying out analyses for client projects
- Create presentations of data findings and recommendations to clients
- Build and manage large and complex models in MS Excel
- Produce original analyses using advanced Excel functions with minimal guidance
- Quickly and nimbly provide updates and edits to models, reports and presentations
- Research and organize data from publicly available sources, such as SEC filings
- Communicate effectively with internal and external clients
- Occasional travel required
Background and abilities required:
- Five to eight years of increasingly complex analytical experience
- Consulting firm experience
- Able to carry out and lead the analysis and delivery of findings on complex consulting projects
- Able to apply comprehensive knowledge of compensation practices to developing solutions for clients
- Able to communicate and validate findings to clients in meetings and presentations
- Expert MS Excel skills, including fluency with advanced functions in MS Excel
- Experience designing large models in MS Excel
- Experience creating macros in VBA preferred
- Able to work independently, contributing to project management of client assignments
- Able to produce insightful, original analyses with minimal direction
- Passion for producing excellent analyses for clients
- High degree of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking ability and persistence
- Comfortable solving challenges with new or incomplete data
- Able to synthesize, analyze and present data using multiple software tools
- Able to prioritize and manage workload; unshakable sense of urgency in responding to deadlines
- Compulsively accurate; takes ownership of work integrity
- Proven ability to quickly master new technologies to carry out analytical projects
- Expert writing and communication skills
- Comfortable with the dynamic and fast-paced nature of a consulting business
- Proactive in communicating project status and work progress to team and engagement manager at frequent intervals
- Fluency in MS PowerPoint
- B.A. or B.S.; demonstrated academic achievement; MBA a plus but not required
Our team works 50% of the time in our headquarters 13 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. We believe that in-person collaboration enriches our experience and that our hybrid work schedule provides a beneficial balance.
Hiring range is $104,000 to $115,000 base salary. This role is also eligible for participation in our annual incentive plan. Compensation will be determined by factors including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
SALES & MARKETING LEADER
We are looking for an experienced B2B sales and marketing leader to coordinate all revenue-generating activities, with emphasis on:
- Expanding our domestic and international compensation survey participation
- Supporting the development and launch of new survey offerings
- Expanding a coordinated key account relationship effort
- Supporting our Consulting Team’s sales and marketing efforts
- Stewarding the firm’s brand to strengthen market positioning and visibility.
The role serves as the “hub of the wheel” of all sales and marketing efforts across Survey, Consulting and Operations Teams, and ensures our sales, marketing and reporting systems effectively support execution and decision-making.
The Sales & Marketing Leader will report directly to the CEO.
CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Initially, this role will focus on new tasks and initiatives that complement the ongoing work of The Croner Company’s Survey Account Relations, Marketing and Operations leaders. In addition, this role will be accountable for coordinating and harmonizing all sales and marketing work across the Survey, Consulting and Operations Teams, reporting on outcomes, guiding improvements to processes and systems, and ensuring sales growth across these combined efforts.
Tasks and initiatives to be assigned to the Sales & Marketing Leader include:
- For the Consulting Team – identifying events and venues to increase Croner consulting exposure; introducing new industry roundtables; coordinating the Consulting Team’s new business development initiatives and outreach.
- For the Survey Team – partnering with the CEO and Survey Team leadership to evaluate and determine new ways to grow participants in existing surveys, and visioning new survey platforms and approaches that will materially grow participation.
- For general marketing and website operations – owning key sections of our website and overseeing social media communications and event marketing.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Revenue Strategy & Growth
- Develop and execute a roll-up, integrated sales and marketing plan across Survey, Consulting, Marketing and Operations to drive revenue growth.
- Develop revenue targets and performance measures.
Survey Participation Expansion
- Coordinate and drive initiatives to grow domestic and international survey participation.
- Ensure we continue to build and sustain strong participant relationships.
- Partner with Survey Team leadership to ensure offerings align with participant needs, market demand and consulting capabilities.
- Partner with Survey Team leadership to identify opportunities to expand existing offerings and support the development and launch of new survey-based services.
Client & Participant Lifecycle Management
- Coordinate and drive activities across the full client and participant lifecycle from initial outreach and onboarding through renewal and expansion.
- Design and ensure implementation of cross-functional account management initiatives, such as a major accounts program, requiring close collaboration between Consulting and Survey teams.
- Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all client and participant touchpoints with clear ownership and follow-through.
Marketing, Business Development & Brand Stewardship
- Lead marketing and business development efforts for Croner’s survey and consulting services that grow survey participation and consulting sales.
- Steward a cohesive firm brand by ensuring consistent messaging, positioning and voice across sales, marketing, survey and consulting channels.
- Strengthen market leadership positioning by clearly articulating the firm’s expertise, data assets and differentiated value.
- Build proactive market visibility beyond direct sales activity through targeted thought leadership, events, speaking opportunities and digital platforms in partnership with Consulting and Survey leaders.
- Primary owner of vendor relationships for external marketing content and execution.
Data, Systems & Performance Reporting
- Ensure sales, marketing and participant data systems effectively support planning, execution and performance tracking and reporting.
- Establish and monitor reporting on pipeline health, participation trends, retention and revenue outcomes for Survey and Consulting services.
- Use data and insights to refine strategies and improve results.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Coordinate and own the collective performance of sales, marketing and business development resources, whether direct or matrixed.
- Collaborate closely with Consulting, Survey, Operations and Finance Team leaders to align revenue efforts with product strategy and delivery capacity.
- Contribute to firm-wide planning and cross-functional initiatives as a commercial leader.
BACKGROUND AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Significant experience leading sales, marketing or business development in a professional services, research or subscription-based environment.
- Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, expanding participation-based products and managing complex client or participant relationships.
- Strong marketing acumen, including brand positioning and visibility-building initiatives.
- Experience working with CRM, marketing automation and performance reporting tools.
- Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to translate plans into execution and lead cross-functional content initiatives.
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to give and receive feedback constructively, work across departments and align content practices across stakeholders.
- Proven team-first collaboration skills.
- Organizational agility and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high quality and accuracy.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Communications or a related field preferred.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
- Hiring range is $140K to $160K.
- Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried
- Work location on-site at The Croner Company’s headquarters in San Rafael, CA
- Eligible for full-time benefits
- Eligible for participation in annual incentive plan
- Occasional travel (under 15%)
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
WORKPLACE OPERATIONS LEAD
The Croner Company provides peerless compensation expertise and data for decision-makers at leading and emerging enterprises in entertainment, digital media, technology, philanthropy, and nonprofit services. We are looking for an experience Workplace Operations Lead to join our team in San Rafael.
The Workplace Operations Lead supports our Operations team with strong office administration and human resources assistance as well as planning and execution of events and employee experiences. As a key member of our team, this role ensures our office environment and employee- and client-focused events reflect our values of care, connection and quality.
The Workplace Operations Lead also provides essential administrative and coordination support to our Consulting Team, ensuring efficient scheduling, document preparation, travel planning, meeting coordination and follow-up, all with an unwavering commitment to client service. The Workplace Operations Lead serves as an administrative resource to our Principal Consultants, demonstrating organizational skills, attention to detail and professional judgment in a client-facing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Office Administration, Events and Experiences
- As directed by the Director of Operations, plans and coordinates employee and client engagement activities, events, and meetings, including managing logistics, scheduling, communications and follow-up activities.
- Supports the Director of Operations’ human resources initiatives including recruitment coordination, new employee onboarding, intern programs, and training and ongoing staff development.
- Maintains centralized documentation, templates, timelines and standards to ensure consistency across people and operations processes.
- Provides office operations and upkeep, including supply management, daily setup and light cleanup of common areas, and other general administrative tasks that ensure a well-functioning workplace that reflects the value we place on a beautiful office environment and on hospitality.
- Supports meeting planning and follow-up, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and distribution of summaries.
- Contributes to process improvements, special projects, and cross-team initiatives supporting consulting, survey, and operational functions (e.g., lead cleanup, email research, AI process support).
Consulting Team Support
- Provides direct administrative support to two Principal Consultants / Team Managers and serves as a primary administrative resource for the Consulting Team, including calendar and meeting management, travel coordination, correspondence and workflow support.
- Tracks project leads, active engagements, timelines, deliverables, and deadlines in CRM system, and supports follow-up on client communications, proposals and internal commitments.
- Enters and maintains leads, contacts and RFPs in CRM system.
- Conducts research on prospective clients and prepares background materials to support new business development efforts.
- Prepares, formats and proofs client-facing materials such as proposals, presentations and reports; maintains shared documents, knowledge resources and version control.
- Supports meeting planning and follow-up, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and distribution of summaries.
The Croner Company reserves the right to add to or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position when necessary and appropriate in response to business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant administrative or team support experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting
- Clear and professional communication, both written and oral, with a high attention to detail.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with customer relationship (CRM) software and/or collaboration tools is a plus.
- Experience in operations, HR support, project coordination, or executive assistance
- A team-first mindset, with a willingness to take initiative and step in wherever needed.
- Demonstrated dedication to maintaining cleanliness and beauty of a professional office space and contributing to a culture of hospitality.
- Professional judgment, reliability and discretion when supporting leadership and client-facing teams.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
- Hiring range is $34.13 to $38.46 per hour
- Full-Time, Nonexempt, Hourly
- Occasional overtime may be required, upon approval
- Work location on-site at The Croner Company’s headquarters in San Rafael, CA
- Eligible for full-time benefits
- Occasional travel required
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CONSULTING
The Croner Company is hiring a Senior Associate to join our accomplished Consulting Team. The Croner Company partners with clients at all stages of growth, from biotech startups to global Fortune 500 organizations and world leading philanthropies. We collaborate with our clients to design pay programs that support business growth and align compensation with mission, values and market practices. Our Senior Associates gain exposure to a wide range of clients and work closely with, and learn directly from, expert Consultants in a collaborative team environment.
The Senior Associate applies proven compensation analysis experience, intellectual rigor and curiosity to impact a wide range of complex client projects for organizations of various sizes, industries and stages of business. This role works with teams on projects including job architecture, marketing pricing, custom surveys and development of presentations and recommendations for global clients in major media, entertainment, digital technology and philanthropy. The Senior Associate solves new and complex problems through rigorous application of analytical and technical skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads and contributes to creation of complex models and analyses requiring evaluation of multiple and often incomplete data sources; determines what analyses need to be performed and what time and resources are required. May also lead all aspects of custom survey production activities including collaboration with Survey Team, questionnaire design, submission follow ups, aggregate data cleaning and survey report generation.
- Contributes to project management by drafting and adhering to project timelines, maintaining alignment with project scope, and escalating timeline or scope risks when necessary. May also coordinate across multiple project workstreams or stakeholders to ensure cohesion and delivery consistency.
- Creates presentations of data findings and recommendations for internal and external audiences.
- Communicates within project team to apprise of project status, identify emergent issues, and recommend solutions.
- Communicates with clients to request and clarify data, and participates in presentation of methodologies and key findings. May also lead client conversations or meetings related to project scoping, data collection or results delivery.
- Supports the growth and development of Associates and Consulting Analysts through feedback, mentoring, training and guidance.
- Contributes to the Consulting Team by participating in initiatives such as task forces, template creation, development of training materials, refinement of methodology and piloting or testing new tools and processes that enhance project efficiency or client deliverables.
- Serves as a subject matter resource on specialized topics or technical approaches within the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of increasingly complex compensation analysis; experience in a compensation consulting firm strongly preferred.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced use of logical, statistical, and lookup functions, pivot tables and data visualization techniques.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct complex data analyses and visualize results clearly.
- High systems-thinking ability and an understanding of how changes to structured systems can have broad impacts.
- Proven ability to work with incomplete data and to structure problems and solutions independently.
- Strong intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and perseverance in the face of complex challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly convey technical information to various audiences.
- Proven ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly to enhance analysis and deliverables.
- Passion for delivering high-quality, accurate work with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Statistics or a related field.
- Master’s degree in related discipline a plus.
- CCP certification a plus.
WORK LOCATION:
Our team currently works three days in our San Rafael headquarters, with the option to work remotely two days per week.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
- Full Time, exempt, salaried.
- Hiring range is $123,000 to $136,000 base salary. Compensation will be determined by a combination of factors including relevant academic achievement, skills and experience.
- Eligible for full-time benefits, including generous medical insurance and 401(k).
- Eligible for participation in annual incentive plan.
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
ASSOCIATE, CONSULTING
The Croner Company is hiring an Associate to join our accomplished Consulting Team. The Croner Company partners with clients at all stages of growth, from biotech startups to global Fortune 500 organizations and world leading philanthropies. We collaborate with our clients to design pay programs that support business growth and align compensation with mission, values and market practices. Our Associates gain exposure to a wide range of clients and work closely with, and learn directly from, expert Consultants and Senior Associates in a collaborative team environment.
The Associate applies solid compensation analysis experience, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to accuracy to support and contribute to a wide range of client projects for organizations of various sizes, industries, and stages of business. The Associate works with project teams on assignments including job architecture, market pricing, custom surveys and development of presentations and recommendations for global clients in major media, entertainment, digital technology, and philanthropy. The Associate supports and occasionally leads discrete project components, solving moderately complex problems through rigorous application of analytical and technical skills, while contributing to client deliverables and fostering team efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts and contributes to analyses by developing and updating defensible spreadsheet models, applying advanced Excel functions, and synthesizing results to inform findings and recommendations. May independently own specific components of larger analyses.
- Supports project management by maintaining alignment with workplans, documenting assumptions and methodologies, and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations for accuracy and timeliness. May coordinate with Survey Team or other stakeholders on defined tasks.
- Participates in the design, data collection, and analysis of custom surveys, including market pricing and practice surveys; compiles, organizes, and verifies data from client submissions and public sources such as SEC filings.
- Prepares and refines presentations and written deliverables using PowerPoint, Word, and other tools to present data, methodologies, and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
- Communicates with clients and internal team members to clarify data, address questions, and provide updates on assigned tasks.
- Contributes to the Consulting Team by participating in internal initiatives, such as template refinement, methodology development, and testing of new tools or processes.
- Provides informal guidance to Consulting Analysts through knowledge-sharing, feedback, and collaborative problem-solving.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of increasingly complex compensation analysis; experience in a compensation consulting firm strongly preferred.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients; able to clearly convey technical concepts to various audiences.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of logical, statistical, and lookup functions, pivot tables and data visualization techniques.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS a plus.
- Proven ability to synthesize, analyze, and present data using multiple tools; comfortable working with incomplete data sets and applying sound judgment to structure analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines; highly organized with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Compulsively accurate with extreme attention to detail
- Strong intellectual curiosity, critical thinking ability, and perseverance in solving challenges; takes ownership of work quality and integrity; enjoys enhancing productivity through new tools and methods.
- Ability to learn and assimilate new software quickly to carry out analytical support.
- Enjoys enhancing productivity through new tools.
- Comfortable working with the challenge of ever-changing deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team and take direction from multiple team members.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Statistics or a related field.
- Master’s degree in related discipline a plus.
- CCP certification a plus.
WORK LOCATION:
Our team currently works three days in our San Rafael headquarters, with the option to work remotely two days per week.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
- Full Time, exempt, salaried.
- Hiring range is $95,000 to $111,000 base salary. Compensation will be determined by a combination of factors including relevant academic achievement, skills and experience.
- Eligible for full-time benefits, including generous medical insurance and 401(k).
- Eligible for participation in annual incentive plan.
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
CONSULTING ANALYST
The Croner Company is hiring a Consulting Analyst to join our accomplished Consulting Team. The Croner Company partners with clients at all stages of growth, from biotech startups to global Fortune 500 organizations and world leading philanthropies. We collaborate with our clients to design pay programs that support business growth and align compensation with mission, values and market practices. Our Consulting Analysts gain exposure to a wide range of clients and work closely with, and learn directly from, expert Associates and Consultants in a collaborative team environment.
The Consulting Analyst brings strong analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to grow professionally to support a wide range of client projects for organizations across industries, sizes, and stages of development. This role works with project teams on assignments including compensation benchmarking, data analysis, custom surveys and development of deliverables and recommendations for clients in media, technology, entertainment, philanthropy and other dynamic sectors. The Consulting Analyst gains exposure to a variety of consulting engagements while building capabilities in analysis, writing and project coordination within a high-performing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the development of compensation solutions by conducting original research and analysis to understand industry trends and client-specific contexts. Assists in evaluating strategic, financial and organizational information to help inform compensation strategies.
- Collects, organizes, and examines data from diverse sources to support executive and broad-based compensation projects. May include reviewing public filings, company-provided materials or third-party research sources.
- Organizes, analyzes and presents data using Excel, Word and PowerPoint to develop deliverables and support the consulting team’s workflow. May also contribute to the drafting and refinement of written reports and other client-facing documentation.
- Participates in developing reports that present findings and recommendations for delivery to clients, including boards of directors, senior executives and human resources leaders.
- Contributes to internal project execution by setting up and managing project files, organizing supporting documentation and maintaining alignment with established workplans or project scopes.
- Writes and edits project-related content including narrative text, data summaries and visuals used in reports and presentations. May also update templates or recurring content based on feedback or evolving client needs.
- Manages and maintains large spreadsheets and working models, ensuring data integrity and clear documentation to support project outcomes.
- Collaborates with Consulting Team members through feedback and guidance and may participate in knowledge-building initiatives such as methodology development, training material creation or tool refinement to enhance client service delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High degree of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking ability.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of logical, statistical, and lookup functions, pivot tables and data visualization techniques.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, or SAS a plus.
- Compulsively accurate with extreme attention to detail: takes ownership of work quality and integrity.
- Ability to learn and assimilate new software quickly to carry out analytical support.
- Enjoys enhancing productivity through new tools.
- Comfortable working with the challenge of ever-changing deadlines.
- Ability to articulate questions, provide suggestions and defend recommendations.
- Ability to work within a team and take direction from multiple team members.
- Derives a high degree of personal satisfaction from providing excellent work.
- Demonstrated academic achievement.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Analysis, Philosophy, Political Science or a related field.
WORK LOCATION:
Our team currently works three days in our San Rafael headquarters, with the option to work remotely two days per week.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
- The hiring range for this role is $35.10 to $41.11 per hour. Compensation will be determined by a combination of factors including relevant academic achievement, skills and experience.
- This role is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, 40-plus hours per week. Due to the nature of our client deadlines, it is typical for this role to work additional hours.
- Eligible for full-time benefits.
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
ACCOUNT RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
Your relationships will be external and internal. In addition to serving our clients, you will be required to respond to internal requests and questions and to collaborate with Survey Team members as well as The Croner Company’s Consulting Team members and Operations staff.
This is a role with a wide variety of responsibilities, with a common theme of providing our clients and prospects and internal teams with great customer service while delivering the data and information they need to make pay and other decisions for their organizations. The successful candidate will be motivated to provide a level of service and assiduous follow-up and attention to detail that further connects our clients to our surveys and the other services we offer.
CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Client Support Responsibilities
We are client-focused and proactive in responding to client inquiries and requests.
- Assist with annual marketing outreach to returning survey participants and new prospects
- Communicate with clients by email, phone and virtual meetings to track survey participation counts
- Provide clients with access to reports on our secure web portal, including generating passwords, providing instructions and troubleshooting web access
- Field general inquiries and information requests about our reports, surveys and consulting services
- Set up and track attendance for our client webinars and survey planning meetings
- Keep ongoing list of incoming current referrals and related projects
CRM Responsibilities
We meticulously update our CRM system with all client and prospect activity.
- Update accounts with survey participation purchase and content information
- Update CRM fields and account information; create fields, queries and forms
- Add and link accounts and contacts
- Enter all survey invoices for annual surveys and related products
- Crosscheck survey client payment status with Operations
- Utilize CRM, DemandBase and other resources to search and source updated contacts and company information for existing and new leads and accounts
- Generate lists and reports as requested for the Survey Team, and also for our Marketing staff and Finance staff
- Maintain CRM records for the Consulting and Operations Teams, ensuring clients are properly updated for survey, consulting and other activities
- Become a CRM superuser to generate needed reports about survey participants and consulting clients
Survey Planning Meeting Responsibilities
We host nine or more annual day-long planning meetings, either virtually or in various cities, with 10- 60+ clients in attendance.
- Communicate with attendees via phone, email and virtual meetings to invite participants and track attendance
- Produce and distribute pre- and post-meeting materials, including name tags, agendas, thank you notes and meeting highlights
- Coordinate logistics with meeting hosts, venues, food and beverage and other vendors and services
- Occasional light travel, including air travel
Administrative Support for Survey Report Production and Operations
This role will learn about our survey cycles by supporting our report production processes and other areas of the survey process.
- Provide word processing, proofreading and formatting support in the development of our reports under the direction of the Publishing Specialist
- Assist with tracking multiple report files and deadlines
The Croner Company reserves the right to add to or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position from time to time as it deems necessary and appropriate in response to business needs.
BACKGROUND AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Deeply ingrained client service orientation to respond to both internal and external customers
- Ability to independently research, prioritize and resolve a wide variety of client questions about our products and data
- Customer service or sales experience, administrative support experience
- Assiduous, timely and responsive follow-up
- 1-2 years of professional work experience
- Comprehensive MS Office skills, experienced and fluent in MS Word and MS Excel
- Technically proficient and able to master new software
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with a variety of team members with different work styles
- Excellent English language skills, oral and written
- Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
- Compulsively accurate and committed the highest work quality
- Unwavering attention to detail
- Desire to continue to learn, be curious and problem-solve
- A. or B.S.; demonstrated academic achievement
- Ability to work in front of a computer for long periods of time, and lift up to 20 pounds
Hiring range is $29.81 – $34.62 per hour. Compensation will be determined by factors including job-related knowledge, skills and experience. This role is a non-exempt hourly position 30+ hours per week (up to 40 hours) in our headquarters workspace located 13 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Eligible for occasional remote work (up to 50%).
Benefits for 30+ hours / week include health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, optical, chiropractic and acupuncture insurance), a generous paid time off program and paid holidays, 401(k) participation with matching funds, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
EDITOR
The Editor position is a part-time content review, improvement and management role responsible for prompt and on-demand preparation and finalization of materials that will be presented to The Croner Company’s consulting clients and prospects. This role is responsible as well for development of style guides, Microsoft Office templates and other tools and workflow processes for the Consulting Team, with the goal of constant improvement of tools, consistency and efficiency. Materials produced by the Editor will include PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, Excel spreadsheets and charts, and Word documents. The Editor also may participate in the development and execution of other company content such as website and marketing materials.
This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position.
CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Lead development of style guide, templates, tools, and content production processes
- Develop and communicate template usage guidelines and enhancements
- Edit for consistency in Croner style and voice, demonstrating general understanding of the consulting content and highlighting areas that can be further clarified or better worded
- Apply consistent company branding, formatting, and writing style to all published material
- Format and proofread materials in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Link Excel data to PowerPoint and Word documents and ensure high quality formatting
- Provide prompt, high quality internal and external customer service
- Perform additional duties related to producing internal and client-facing Consulting Team materials
The Croner Company reserves the right to add to or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position from time to time as it deems necessary and appropriate in response to business needs.
BACKGROUND AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Experience as a senior content editor in a fast-paced publishing environment with demonstrated high level understanding of the content produced
- Advanced skills in formatting and creating Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint templates and documents
- Proofreading skills with a proven high level of accuracy and thoroughness
- Ability to provide editorial feedback that engages the writers and inspires them to adopt recommended edits
- Experience with HTML, MailChimp and/or WordPress a plus
- Experience working with different work styles and personalities
- Flexible on-call schedule and ability to launch and complete tasks with an unshakable sense of urgency in responding to deadlines
- Deep commitment and belief in the value of customer service, both internally and externally
- Able to prioritize projects with time and deadline sensitivity, handle interruptions and multitask
- Able to manage confidential and sensitive information
- Extremely detail-oriented; vigilantly checks own work
WORK LOCATION:
This position will be in our headquarters workspace located 13 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. May be eligible for occasional remote work (up to 50%) upon consideration by The Croner Company.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
- Part-time
- Non-exempt
- Hourly pay
- Hiring range is $31.00 to $34.00 per hour
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
ACCOUNTING & OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
The Accounting and Operations Associate is a hybrid position for a small consulting firm at our headquarters. The role requires proven accuracy in recording and reconciling financial transactions and a willingness to be responsible for maintenance of the office relative to cleanliness, efficiency and productivity.
This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position.
CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Accounting Assistance
- General accounting support, specifically:
- Invoicing clients for services
- Processing of AP and AR transactions
- Routine journal entries
- Bank reconciliations
- Posting of payments
- Process payroll and payroll related payments, taxes and records
- Assist with administration of employee benefits, and assist staff with benefit questions and processes
- Credit card transaction approvals and processing, monthly reconciliation and payment
- Logging receipt of checks
- Assist with budget maintenance and review, collections, expense entries and approvals, timesheet entries and approvals and other bookkeeping and business operations support tasks as directed by the Director, Operations and Finance team members.
- Continuously seeks to improve efficiency and add value to The Croner Company’s financial accuracy and efficiency.
General Office Assistance
- Answer phones, distribute mail and receive guests.
- Maintain general orderliness of kitchen and common areas, including morning kitchen setup, afternoon kitchen housework (light dishwashing and area cleanup).
- Responsible for general office cleanliness between full janitorial service days (maintain countertops and kitchen equipment, occasional refuse disposal, stocking kitchen and bathroom supplies as needed).
- Order and occasionally pick up lunch and other food items for staff events.
- Order and stock office supplies.
- Occasional copier reproduction duties, and other general office operations assistance as directed by the Director, Operations.
The Croner Company reserves the right to add to or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position from time to time as it deems necessary and appropriate in response to business needs.
BACKGROUND AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Minimum of two years’ experience working full time in an office environment.
- Experience with transactional recording in QuickBooks.
- General financial reconciliation experience.
- History of accuracy and thoroughness relative to accounting and finances.
- Administrative experience.
- Deep commitment and belief in the value of customer service, both internally and externally.
- Able to prioritize projects with time and deadline sensitivity, handle interruptions and multitask.
- Able to manage confidential and sensitive information.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and practices a plus.
- Technically proficient and able to master new software.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word and Excel).
- Extremely detail-oriented; vigilantly checks own work.
- Flexible demeanor, able to work comfortably with different work styles and personalities.
- Willingness to provide service maintaining general office cleanliness and ambiance.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working full time in an office environment.
WORK LOCATION:
This position will be in our headquarters workspace located 13 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. May become eligible for occasional remote work upon consideration by The Croner Company.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
- Full-time
- Non-exempt
- Hourly pay
- In-office, but eligible for occasional remote work (requires Director’s approval)
- Hiring range is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
COMPENSATION AUDIT ANALYST (Temporary Employee Position)
Mid-April through November 2023
During our Survey and report publishing cycles, The Croner Company hires Temporary Employees to validate and audit the survey compensation data that we have collected.
Analysts perform detailed audits of compensation data and communicate via screenshare sessions with our clients to review, clarify and understand survey data reported. Most of the analysis is done by reviewing large compensation data sets in Microsoft Excel. After files are analyzed, Analysts schedule screenshare meetings with our clients to clarify and collect missing data. The types of data and information that Analysts review include base pay, bonus plans, long-term incentive plans and amenities offered by companies.
Our most successful Compensation Audit Analysts have come from a variety of professional business backgrounds.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS INCLUDE:
- Curiosity about numbers
- Perseverance in identifying inconsistencies and answers
- A general understanding of pay programs
- Compulsive attention to detail
- Commitment to client service
- Professionalism in working with clients via screenshare applications
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Facility with office software, including strong facility with MS Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication
A background in human resources or compensation is a plus but not required.
The Croner Company reserves the right to add to or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position from time to time as it deems necessary and appropriate in response to business needs.
Hiring range is $45.00 per hour. This role is a non-exempt, temporary hourly position 30+ hours per week (up to 40 hours). May be eligible for hybrid / remote work.
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
ASSOCIATE SURVEY ANALYST
The Croner Company is seeking a curious and detail-oriented Associate Survey Analyst to join our Survey team. This role offers hands-on exposure to the digital and entertainment industries while working with high-profile clients in a collaborative, supportive environment.
As an Associate Survey Analyst, you’ll contribute to the creation of Croner Company questionnaires and survey reports, supporting analytical processes, testing and quality checks that ensure a polished final product. You’ll gain valuable analytical skills and grow as an integral member of a team that values accuracy, curiosity and continuous improvement.
Our centrally located Marin County office offers an inspiring yet relaxed, team-oriented workspace. We’d love to have you join us.
CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Questionnaire and Report Development
- Test formulas and formatting in MS Excel
- Test and validate data
- Update records in MS Dynamics 365 CRM database
- Run existing MS Access macros to transform raw files into desired format
- Clean and normalize database content
- Proofread reports and data outputs; systematically check for errors and anomalies
- Run data sets using existing SPSS syntax
- Download and track client questionnaire files as they are received to the portal
Web Portal Administration
- Web portal assistance: set and retrieve passwords, troubleshoot client-access issues
- Upload and link client files to web portal
Research
- Conduct industry and client research in support of presentations and reports
Database Cleaning
- Check fields for continuity; normalize data; identify outliers
Confidentiality and Data Security
- Maintain sensitive client information and uphold data security standards
BACKGROUND AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to follow structured procedures and systems independently with minimal supervision
- High level of organization and flexibility to juggle multiple tasks at a time
- Analytical and logical thinking: ability to find patterns or inconsistencies
- Curiosity about data and findings; taking the initiative to investigate outliers and inconsistencies
- MS Excel: intermediate skill level; comfort and facility with MS Excel functions including VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, exposure to VBA (most of this position’s workday is spent working in MS Excel)
- Familiarity with database systems, i.e., MS Access
- Ability to learn new software, i.e., IBM SPSS, a statistical analysis software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven team-first, collaboration skills
- One year of general professional work experience
- A. or B.S.; demonstrated academic achievement
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
- Hiring range is $30.29 – $34.18 per hour
- 40 hours / week
- Eligible for full-time benefits
- Non-Exempt
- Hourly
- Eligible for occasional remote work (up to 50%)
We invite you to join our enterprising team. To inquire about this position, please contact Gabriel Barkin at gabriel@croner.com.
Why work for The Croner Company?
Benefits of joining our team include:
We provide opportunities to partner on projects with our industry-leading clients, including major media, entertainment and philanthropic organizations
Our small teams, high-visibility projects and access to internal leaders cultivate experiences not available at larger firms
We provide Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and major philanthropies with data that drives big decisions
Our collaborative environment working with experienced team members fosters opportunities for learning and growth
We value, honor and respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds, which enhance our ability to do great work
We are committed to work-life balance through our hybrid work environment
We offer substantial employee-friendly health and welfare benefits with minimal cost to employees, including medical, dental, optical, chiropractic and acupuncture insurance
We offer a comprehensive PTO program plus 10 paid holidays
Our excellent 401(k) plan includes 6% company matching with no vesting period for matched funds
We make time for fun! Whether it’s a scavenger hunt, hike or team lunch, we take time to gather and connect in meaningful ways.
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