Compensation Project Manager (Part-time 30 hours per week)

Savage Search Associates; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Savage Search Associates is conducting a confidential search for a highly experienced compensation and total rewards professional to support compensation consulting, training, content development, and client-facing project work. This hands-on role requires deep knowledge of pay practices and the ability to communicate complex compensation concepts clearly to internal and external audiences.

This is a regular, part-time hybrid position based in Irvine, California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field.
• 7-8+ years of compensation experience in corporate or multinational settings.
• Strong knowledge of pay programs: strategy, market pricing, salary structures.
• Experience with compensation surveys, pricing platforms, and data systems.
• Subject matter expert in compensation and total rewards programs.
• Experience creating and delivering compensation training.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• CCP designation via WorldatWork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compensation consulting to current and prospective clients.
• Design and enhance compensation and total rewards training materials.
• Review and update compensation content for accuracy and market relevance.
• Write educational content such as white papers and blogs on compensation.
• Design and deliver compensation webinars or training sessions.
• Stay current on pay practices, trends, and regulations.
• Partner with stakeholders on client initiatives and marketing.

Skills

Compensation design

Total rewards

Training content development

Client communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Compensation survey tools

Market pricing platforms

Compensation data systems

Job description

Compensation Project Manager (Part-time 30 hours per week)

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO

Savage Search Associates is conducting a confidential search for a highly experienced compensation and total rewards professional to support a specialized organization in compensation consulting, training, content development, and client-facing project work.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a compensation subject matter expert who enjoys managing a variety of projects, applying deep knowledge of pay practices and compensation structures, and communicating complex compensation concepts clearly to internal and external audiences.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Provide compensation consulting support to current and prospective clients, including developing compensation proposals and helping design compensation programs aligned with business needs.
• Support the design, development, and enhancement of compensation and total rewards training materials.
• Review and update compensation-related course content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current market practices.
• Identify, develop, and write educational content, including white papers, articles, and blog posts focused on compensation and total rewards topics.
• Design and present compensation-related webinars or training sessions as needed.
• Stay current on compensation practices, pay trends, regulatory considerations, and emerging total rewards strategies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support compensation-related client initiatives, marketing efforts, and educational programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 7-8+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally within a corporate headquarters, multi-state, or multi-national environment.
• Strong knowledge of annual compensation program design, including compensation strategy, market pricing, salary structure development, compa-ratio analysis, and salary increase guidelines.
• Experience using compensation survey tools, market pricing platforms, or compensation data systems.
• Subject matter expertise in compensation and total rewards programs.
• Prior experience creating, updating, or facilitating compensation training programs.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to develop professional compensation-related content.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems creatively and practically.
• Ability to present compensation concepts, tools, and technologies to external customers or business stakeholders.
• CCP designation(Certified Compensation Professional) through WorldatWork is highly preferred.

Additional Information

This is a regular, part-time hybrid position based in Irvine, California. The role is expected to be approximately 30 hours per week, with 2-3 days per week in the office.

About Savage Search Associates

Savage Search Associates is representing the hiring organization on a confidential basis. Additional company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the search process.