On-Demand Compensation Director — Flexible Projects

MRA-The Management Association; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

MRA-The Management Association in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced Compensation Director to lead strategic compensation initiatives for member organizations.

You will advise on salary structures, market pricing, benchmarking, and total rewards programs, while managing high‑impact projects and delivering training.

This on‑demand, non‑full‑time role offers flexible assignments aligned with member needs, while our office hours run 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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 benefits benchmarking to members.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop customized compensation solutions that align with business needs and market trends.
• Lead and manage compensation‑related projects, ensuring timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with MRA members, serving as a trusted advisor on compensation matters.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to interpret complex compensation data and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Compensation design

Salary administration

Market pricing

Benchmarking

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

MRA-The Management Association in Cincinnati, OH seeks an experienced Compensation Director to lead strategic compensation initiatives for member organizations.

You will advise on salary structures, market pricing, benchmarking, and total rewards programs, while managing high‑impact projects and delivering training.

This on‑demand, non‑full‑time role offers flexible assignments aligned with member needs, while our office hours run 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.