In this episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business, Ben and his guest, Scott Trumpolt, a Certified Global Remuneration Professional (G.R.P.) with over 30 years of experience, talk about Scott’s journey from HR leader to independent consultant, the evolving landscape of pay transparency, and how compensation strategies are changing to drive better employee engagement.
With more than 13 years leading his own consulting firm, Scott specializes in Compensation Management, Total Rewards Strategies, and Sales Compensation. Under his leadership, Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions (TCDS) has earned an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida and the Caribbean, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and client service.

Scott’s career includes 18 years in corporate HR roles across the United States and Germany, followed by extensive consulting work spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. He has partnered with organizations in industries such as Aviation, Healthcare, and Technology, designing tailored compensation structures, incentive programs, and career frameworks that align with diverse business goals and cultures.
Through TCDS, Scott helps organizations of all sizes—from emerging companies to large enterprises—develop effective total rewards strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent.

He is also the author of The Defragmented Consultant: A Practical Guide to Building a High-Impact Independent Practice, a disciplined, experience-driven guide for professionals transitioning from corporate leadership to independent consulting.
Drawing on decades of global experience, the book outlines a structured roadmap for refining expertise into clear, market-ready value. It introduces the concept of “defragmentation”—organizing and sharpening accumulated professional experience to increase precision, speed, and impact.
Through both his consulting work and writing, Scott helps professionals and organizations move beyond experience alone, focusing instead on strategic clarity, effective positioning, and long-term value creation.
You’ll hear practical strategies for pricing consulting services, packaging consulting offers, and winning corporate contracts. Whether you identify as HR, workplace, L&D, OD, recruitment, or people & culture, you’ll discover real stories and actionable advice to attract clients, win contracts, and grow sustainably.
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