On-Demand Compensation Strategist

MRA - The Management Association; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA - The Management Association is seeking an experienced Compensation Business Partner to provide strategic compensation expertise and analytics to member organizations on a flexible, on-demand basis. This role emphasizes market pricing, job evaluations, and total rewards design, with a focus on compliance and member satisfaction.

The position supports compensation projects, trains members on best practices, and collaborates with internal teams to deliver value across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Four+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, or related field.
• Experience with market pricing, benchmarking, and job evaluation activities.
• Knowledge of compensation program design, salary structures, incentive plans, and pay administration.
• Understanding of wage and hour laws and employment regulations.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with HRIS/compensation tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with members to assess compensation needs and provide guidance on strategy and market competitiveness.
• Conduct market pricing analyses using salary survey sources to evaluate external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Perform job evaluations and position analyses to determine classification, exemption status, and career levels.
• Design and support salary structures, pay practices, and incentive programs.
• Facilitate compensation discussions with organizational leaders and stakeholders.
• Analyze data and prepare reports, presentations, and project deliverables for members.
• Support development of compensation philosophies and total rewards strategies.
• Research compensation trends and regulatory changes impacting practices.
• Educate members on best practices, compliance, and trends.
• Develop and deliver compensation trainings and workshops.

Skills

Market pricing analyses

Compensation analysis

Job evaluation

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

HRIS/compensation platforms

Compensation survey platforms

Job description

MRA - The Management Association is seeking an experienced Compensation Business Partner to provide strategic compensation expertise and analytics to member organizations on a flexible, on-demand basis. This role emphasizes market pricing, job evaluations, and total rewards design, with a focus on compliance and member satisfaction.

The position supports compensation projects, trains members on best practices, and collaborates with internal teams to deliver value across diverse industries.