Associate Compensation Consultant

Hanna Resource Group; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hanna Resource Group, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated Associate Compensation Consultant. The role involves providing strategic compensation guidance to clients, ensuring fair practices, and managing relationships with up to 100 clients across various industries. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, 2+ years of HR experience, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers opportunities for growth in a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience in compensation, consulting, or total rewards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and clients.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of compensation programs.
• Conduct compensation analyses and salary benchmarking.
• Advise clients on compensation strategy aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Consulting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics

Professional HR Certification (PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Hanna Resource Group, a human resource consulting firm, is looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented Associate Compensation Consultant to join our team. The Associate Compensation Consultant provides compensation guidance and strategic support to our small and mid-sized clients. This person must demonstrate strong business acumen and possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to deliver results proactively and consistently for our clients.

The Consultant will report to the Director of Compensation and work directly with our clients in developing and executing customized compensation programs. HRG Consultants currently work remotely or onsite (at client sites) several days per week.

HRG offers the opportunity to practice HR leadership in a flexible environment that values high-quality HR practices, independence, and professional growth. HRG Consultants learn and develop through their work, serving as HR leaders for our clients in differing industries and workplaces.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate Compensation Consultant supports client organizations by assisting in the design, analysis, and implementation of effective compensation programs. The ideal candidate is results-focused, accountable, motivated, and highly organized. The Consultant will support/assist the Director of Compensation in completing various tasks:

• Manage relationships with up to 100 clients across various industries and company sizes, juggling competing priorities, timelines, and scopes of work while staying responsive and delivering strong, consistent service
• Conduct compensation analyses, including salary benchmarking, job evaluation, and market pricing
• Design and implement base pay structures and salary ranges
• Advise clients on compensation strategy aligned with business objectives
• Perform pay equity analyses and provide recommendations to ensure fair and compliant compensation practices
• Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks
• Support annual compensation planning cycles
• Interpret compensation survey data and provide actionable insights to clients
• Present findings and recommendations to HR leaders and executive stakeholders
• Develop content and provide training to HRG team members, clients, and the community regarding the current issues and newest developments in human resources

Qualifications & Experience:

This position requires a proactive self-starter with strong analytical and conceptual skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication abilities and be able to function and succeed in a variety of different environments. Success in this role requires the ability to quickly shift between priorities, adapt to different client needs and communication styles, and take initiative in ambiguous or evolving situations.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required (advanced HR degree is a plus)
• 2+ years of HR experience in human resources, preferably compensation, HR consulting, or total rewards preferred
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to operate in a highly dynamic environment, managing multiple responsibilities, stakeholders, and competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients
• Must possess "consulting skills" and be viewed as professional and knowledgeable to our clients
• Must work at a fast pace and manage multiple accounts and priorities where timeliness, responsiveness, quality, and client satisfaction are key
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated excellence in previous HR or compensation roles
• Professional HR Certification is strongly desired (PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)
• HR and business operations experience supporting small to mid-size organizations