On‑Demand Compensation Director — Flexible, Impactful Work

MRA - The Management Association; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

MRA - The Management Association seeks an experienced Compensation Director to advise members on total rewards and compensation programs, aligning HR objectives with business goals. This on-demand role is project-based with flexible hours and varied assignments across member organizations.

The role requires deep expertise in market pricing, salary structures, and data analytics, plus the ability to deliver high-quality analyses, reports, and training materials to diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, human resources, leadership, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in compensation program design, salary administration, market pricing, benchmarking, and salary structures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and member relationships simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation data and provide actionable business recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with organizational leaders and key stakeholders.
• Experience delivering training, facilitating discussions, and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong business acumen and experience with compensation programs, including salary structures, job evaluations, and incentive design.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level consultative guidance on compensation programs, salary structures, market pricing, and benchmarking to members.
• Lead and manage compensation-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with MRA members as a trusted advisor on compensation matters.
• Interpret complex compensation data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Oversee the preparation of compensation analyses, reports, and presentations for members.
• Develop and deliver training on compensation best practices and salary structure development.
• Drive continuous improvement in compensation-related processes and internal operations.

Skills

Compensation design

Market pricing

Salary administration

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Compensation software

Job description

MRA - The Management Association seeks an experienced Compensation Director to advise members on total rewards and compensation programs, aligning HR objectives with business goals. This on-demand role is project-based with flexible hours and varied assignments across member organizations.

The role requires deep expertise in market pricing, salary structures, and data analytics, plus the ability to deliver high-quality analyses, reports, and training materials to diverse clients.