About Us
At Northcove Consulting, we design innovative, data-driven Total Rewards solutions that align with business goals and drive employee engagement, retention, and organizational success. Our expertise transforms HR challenges into opportunities for growth, scalability, and long-term value.
Our Commitment to Excellence
Our Commitment to Excellence We are dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions with integrity and precision, ensuring that every strategy enhances both employee experience and business performance.
Building Lasting Partnerships
Our foundation is built on trust, expertise, and collaboration, allowing us to develop sustainable, future-ready HR frameworks that drive long-term success.

Transformative Total Rewards
Future-ready compensation frameworks that align talent strategy with business growth, shareholder value, and sustained performance.


Sustainable Growth
Empowering leaders to drive innovation, scalability, and long-term success
Lynn Ottinger
Founder and Managing Partner
Global Total Rewards & HR Strategy Executive
Lynn Ottinger is a recognized leader in Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Executive Compensation, bringing over 20 years of experience designing and implementing global compensation frameworks, equity strategies, and performance-driven rewards programs for Fortune 100 companies, private equity firms, and high-growth organizations.
As a trusted advisor to Boards of Directors, Compensation Committees, and C-suite executives, Lynn specializes in executive pay governance, long-term incentive plan (LTIP) design, and shareholder-aligned compensation structures. She has successfully led enterprise wide job architecture transformations, HR technology integrations (Workday, UKG, ADP, Plus), and complex M&A compensation harmonizatio —ensuring seamless transitions and sustained business performance.
Lynn is known for her strategic vision, financial acumen, and ability to align Total Rewards strategies with corporate growth objectives. She has a proven track record in optimizing compensation structures for IPO readiness, designing market-competitive sales incentive plans, and driving workforce engagement through data-driven rewards programs. Her expertise spans global workforce planning, governance compliance, and operational scalability, positioning her as a key architect of Total Rewards solutions that enhance both employee experience and shareholder value.

Lynn Ottinger is a recognized leader in Total Rewards, HR Operations, and Executive Compensation, bringing over 20 years of experience designing and implementing global compensation frameworks, equity strategies, and performance-driven rewards programs for Fortune 100 companies, private equity firms, and high-growth organizations.
As a trusted advisor to Boards of Directors, Compensation Committees, and C-suite executives, Lynn specializes in executive pay governance, long-term incentive plan (LTIP) design, and shareholder-aligned compensation structures. She has successfully led enterprise wide job architecture transformations, HR technology integrations (Workday, UKG, ADP, Plus), and complex M&A compensation harmonizatio —ensuring seamless transitions and sustained business performance.

Our Mission
At Northcove Consulting, we are committed to transforming Total Rewards strategies into powerful tools for business growth, talent retention, and market leadership. We partner with organizations to design future-ready compensation, benefits, and performance frameworks that align with corporate objectives, elevate employee engagement, and drive long-term success.
Our Core Values
At Northcove Consulting, our values define how we operate, collaborate, and deliver impact. We are committed to fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and excellence in every solution we create.
- Integrity – Building trust through transparency and ethical leadership.
- Excellence – Consistently delivering superior, results-driven solutions.
- Client-Centered Approach – Prioritizing client needs to drive meaningful outcomes.
- Accountability – Owning our commitments and ensuring measurable success.
- Collaboration – Leveraging various perspectives to create innovative, lasting solutions
Our Vision
To be a trusted leader in Total Rewards consulting, driving sustainable growth and employee well-being for businesses worldwide.

Our Core Values
At Northcove Consulting, our values define how we operate, collaborate, and deliver impact. We are committed to fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and excellence in every solution we create.
- Integrity: Building trust through transparency and ethical leadership.
- Excellence: Consistently delivering superior, results-driven solutions.
- Client-Centered Approach: Prioritizing client needs to drive meaningful outcomes.
- Accountability: Owning our commitments and ensuring measurable success.
- Collaboration: Leveraging various perspectives to create innovative, lasting solutions
Our Mission
At Northcove Consulting, we are committed to transforming Total Rewards strategies into powerful tools for business growth, talent retention, and market leadership. We partner with organizations to design future-ready compensation, benefits, and performance frameworks that align with corporate objectives, elevate employee engagement, and drive long-term success.
Our Leadership Philosophy
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As a premier Total Rewards consulting firm, we believe in the strategic intersection of talent and business success. Our leadership principles guide every initiative, ensuring that we deliver measurable impact, executive alignment, and scalable solutions:
- Visionary Compensation Strategy: We create market-driven, equity-aligned rewards structures that enhance workforce performance, shareholder value, and competitive positioning.
- Sustainable Growth & Transformation: Our solutions empower leaders to build resilient, scalable compensation frameworks that support expansion, M&A integrations, and IPO readiness.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: We harness deep analytics and industry benchmarking to develop compensation models that optimize cost, performance, and talent retention.
- Governance, compliance, and long-term value creation: We advise Boards, Compensation Committees, and C-suite executives, ensuring that Total Rewards strategies align with corporate governance, compliance, and long-term value creation.
- Excellence in Execution: From strategy to implementation, we deliver precision, agility, and accountability—executing complex compensation programs with operational efficiency and flawless delivery. At Northcove Consulting, we don’t just design compensation structures—we create sustainable, future-focused Total Rewards ecosystems that enable organizations to attract, retain, and engage world-class talent while ensuring long-term financial success.
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- Can Northcove assist with interim leadership?
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Yes, we provide interim Total Rewards leadership, offering strategic guidance and seamless execution to ensure stability during leadership transitions.
- What services does Northcove Consulting offer?
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Northcove Consulting provides comprehensive Total Rewards solutions, including executive and sales compensation strategy, equity planning, workforce alignment, and compliance risk management. Our data-driven approach ensures that organizations maximize talent retention, business performance, and shareholder value.
- How does Northcove help improve employee retention?
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We design customized, market-aligned Total Rewards programs that attract and retain top talent. By integrating compensation, benefits, and career growth strategies, we foster an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to contribute long-term.
- Why is compliance critical in rewards programs?
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Non-compliance with pay equity laws, executive compensation regulations, and incentive structures can lead to financial and reputational risks. Northcove Consulting conducts thorough compliance audits and implements strategic pay governance to ensure organizations remain competitive and legally sound.