About
Scott Trumpolt
Managing Director and Principal Consultant, Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions (TCDS)
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About Scott Trumpolt
Scott Trumpolt’s career is defined by a seamless evolution from corporate leadership to independent consultancy, reflecting over 30 years of expertise in compensation planning, HR leadership, and rewards strategies. For 18 years, Scott excelled in the corporate world, holding HR and Compensation leadership roles across the United States and Germany. In 2012, he launched Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions (TCDS) to provide bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of organizations worldwide.
Scott’s corporate experience provided a solid foundation for mastering market-based pay structures, sales incentive plans, and job classification systems. Transitioning into independent consultancy, Scott has spent the past 12 years leveraging this expertise to deliver innovative, client-focused strategies. This blend of corporate insight and entrepreneurial innovation allows him to navigate compensation challenges from both perspectives, creating high-impact solutions that drive organizational success.
Scott’s global reach includes projects across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America/Caribbean, reflecting his adaptability to diverse work cultures. He is a Certified Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), holds a master’s degree in Human Resources Management, and has maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, underscoring his commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
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Expert Niches
● Base Pay Structure Design
● “Career Architecture” Job Classification Systems
● Sales Incentive Plan Development and Implementation
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Vision for the Industry
Scott envisions a future where employee compensation evolves with greater transparency and alignment with career growth. His work aims to bring compensation practices “out of the black box,” enhancing employee engagement while maintaining organizational confidentiality. Through TCDS, Scott combines his corporate expertise and entrepreneurial vision to help businesses achieve innovative and sustainable compensation strategies.
Featured Work
The Defragmented Consultant
THE DEFRAGMENTED CONSULTANT: A Method to Transition from the Corporate World to Independent Consultant That Draws Upon Your Past and Redefines it for Future Success. Paperback – December 2, 2025
by Scott Trumpolt (Author)
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Unlock the freedom, clarity, and confidence to finally build the consulting career you were meant for.
Many professionals dream of becoming an independent consultant but feel trapped by corporate expectations, unclear pathways, or the fear of losing stability. The Defragmented Consultant shows you exactly how to transition with purpose, structure, and long-term sustainability.
Drawing from decades of experience in global business, this book delivers a practical and deeply personal roadmap for anyone ready to reinvent their career and build a thriving consulting life of independence and self-reliance.
A Transformational Guide for Aspiring and Active Consultants
Inside this book, you will learn how to apply the defragmentation method, a practical system that reorganizes your past achievements, skills, and experiences into a powerful consulting blueprint. Whether you want to start a consulting business, strengthen your consulting skills, or navigate your first solo projects, this book provides the clarity and direction you need.
You will gain insight into:
How to start consulting with confidence
How to become self-employed without losing momentum
How to build a sustainable consulting career that lasts
How to position your consulting expertise for real-world clients
How to navigate career reinvention at any age, including midlife career change
How to develop a consulting mindset that supports independence and growth
Build a Life of Professional Freedom
