Clay Johnson is a compensation consultant, former Total Rewards leader, and longtime student of how organizations make pay decisions.

As Director and Practice Lead of Compensation Consulting at GBS, Clay helps organizations translate compensation theory, market data, and business strategy into practical approaches that leaders can actually use. His perspective is shaped by experience on both sides of the consulting table, including previous in-house leadership roles in Total Rewards & People Operations at MX and Compensation at Vivint.

A Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and SHRM-SCP, Clay holds a master’s degree from Kansas State University, previously taught HR at BYU, and currently serves on the Advisory Board for Utah Valley University’s HR program. He presents regularly at industry conferences and strives to give back to the profession. His favorite HR conversations are the ones where the textbook answer doesn't suffice.

Clay is an unapologetic compensation nerd, but outside of work he's much more likely to talk your ear off about music or his three kids.