On-Demand Compensation Partner

MRA - The Management Association

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

MRA - The Management Association is seeking an experienced Compensation Business Partner for flexible, project-based support. You will work with member organizations to optimize compensation programs, market competitiveness, and total rewards strategies.

In this on-demand role, you will perform market pricing, job evaluations, and design of salary structures, while delivering training and insights to members. Hours vary by assignments; not a full-time position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Organizational Development, or related field.
Four or more years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, HR, or related field.
Experience conducting market pricing, benchmarking, compensation analysis, and job evaluation activities.
Knowledge of compensation program design, salary structures, incentive plans, and pay administration practices.
Understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws and employment regulations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop meaningful recommendations.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience working with HRIS systems, compensation tools, or compensation survey platforms.
Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Partner with members to assess compensation needs and guidance on strategy, program design, and market competitiveness.
Conduct market pricing analyses using salary survey sources and compensation databases to evaluate external competitiveness and internal equity.
Perform job evaluations and position analyses to determine classification, exemption status, career levels, and compensation recommendations.
Design, develop, and support salary structures, compensation frameworks, pay practices, and incentive programs.
Facilitate compensation-related discussions and recommendations with organizational leaders and stakeholders.
Analyze compensation data and prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and project deliverables for members.
Support the development and implementation of compensation philosophies, plans, salary administration programs, and total rewards strategies.
Research compensation trends, labor market developments, and regulatory changes impacting compensation practices.
Educate members on compensation best practices, compliance requirements, and emerging trends.
Develop and deliver compensation-related presentations, training programs, workshops, and educational materials.
Ensure compensation recommendations align with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Manage multiple compensation projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, timelines, budgets, and member expectations.
Build and maintain strong member relationships through exceptional customer service, responsiveness, and compensation expertise.
Collaborate with internal teams to support member engagement, compensation initiatives, and business development efforts.
Assist with compensation survey design, implementation, data validation, analysis, and reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, workflows, tools, and operational efficiencies.