Compensation Director

Base Pay $108,000.00 - $135,000.00 / Year Employee Type Exempt Be the next FACE of MRA! Friendly. Accountable. Centered on Members. Engaged. That's the FACE Culture - and what we live and breathe here at MRA. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to provide strategic compensation recommendations to multiple organizations on a consultative basis? At MRA, we deliver best-in-class HR Services customized to meet the business needs of over 4,000 member companies throughout the US. The Compensation Director is a strategic advisor, providing expert consulting, analysis, and best practice recommendations to MRA members and prospective members on total rewards strategies and compensation programs. This role ensures alignment between members’ human resources objectives and broader business goals to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. Compensation Directors work directly with members on high-impact and often complex projects, requiring deep expertise in compensation theory, market practices, and regulatory considerations. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the role may involve developing and delivering training sessions, as well as contributing to internal process improvements and operational efficiencies. MRA's business and office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, though there will be some variations based on member and MRA assignments, projects, responsibilities, and department expectations. Key Responsibilities include: Compensation Strategy & Advising: 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. Project Management & Execution: Lead and manage compensation-related projects, ensuring the timely delivery of key initiatives. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality outputs, including compensation analyses, reports, and presentations. Member Relationship Management: Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with MRA members, serving as a trusted advisor on compensation-related matters. Provide exceptional customer service and ensure that compensation solutions are aligned with members’ strategic objectives. Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making: Demonstrate strong analytical skills to interpret complex compensation data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Use data to guide recommendations for competitive salary structures and compensation strategies. Deliverables Management: Oversee the preparation of compensation analyses, reports, presentations, and training materials for MRA members. Ensure that all deliverables meet the highest quality standards and effectively address member needs. Training & Development: Develop and deliver training on compensation best practices, salary structure development, and benefits benchmarking for MRA members. Build internal capabilities and knowledge sharing within the team and across the broader organization. Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in compensation-related processes and internal operations. Work with internal Compensation Team Members and other stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve overall effectiveness and service delivery. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or relevant military experience and/or 8+ years progressive experience in Human Resources, leadership, and/or compensation experience (10+ years preferred). Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Senior/Professional in Human Resources (S/PHR) credentials preferred. Human Resources, leadership, and/or compensation experience Understanding of market pricing, benchmarking, surveys, and salary structures. Proven experience in compensation program development and management, with a strong track record of leading teams. Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple compensation initiatives and deliverables simultaneously. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, compensation trends, and business requirements to make strategic recommendations. Strong relationship management and consultative skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in compensation analysis tools, software, and systems preferred. Experience in delivering compensation training and process improvement initiatives. Strong business acumen and experience with compensation programs (salary structures, job evaluations, incentive design). Experience working with multiple industries such as manufacturing, sales, public sector, not-for-profit, and/or school districts, and Experience using Salesforce or other CRM software preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr