Business Partner

• Base Pay $44.00 - $55.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

That's the FACE Culture - and what we live and breathe here at MRA.

MRA - The Management Association is seeking an experienced Compensation Business Partner to join our team. At MRA, we deliver best-in-class HR Services customized to meet the business needs of over 5,000 member companies throughout the US.

The Compensation Business Partner provides strategic compensation expertise, analytical support, and practical recommendations to MRA members and prospective members regarding compensation programs, market competitiveness, salary structures, job evaluations, incentive plans, and total rewards strategies. This role helps organizations develop compensation solutions that support business objectives, attract and retain talent, and maintain competitive pay practices.

Compensation Business Partners work directly with members on a variety of compensation projects, requiring expertise in compensation analysis, market pricing, pay program design, and regulatory considerations. In addition to member-facing responsibilities, the role may involve developing and delivering training programs, supporting compensation survey initiatives, and contributing to process improvements and operational efficiencies.

We are currently seeking to fill an On-Demand Compensation Business Partner role. In our On-Demand role, you would be a key player supporting our Members on an as-needed basis, depending on your qualifications and areas of expertise. The work schedule and number of hours will vary based on specific Member assignments, making this ideal for someone who enjoys a flexible work schedule.

This is not a full-time position. 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.

• Partner with members to assess compensation needs and provide guidance on compensation strategy, program design, and market competitiveness.
• Conduct market pricing analyses utilizing salary survey sources and compensation databases to evaluate external competitiveness and internal equity.
• Perform job evaluations and position analyses to determine appropriate classification, exemption status, career levels, and compensation recommendations.
• Design, develop, and support salary structures, compensation frameworks, pay practices, and incentive compensation 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, compensation 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 within the compensation field.
• 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…