Our Human Resources department is currently seeking a Compensation Consultant. This role will work a hybrid schedule out of our Worcester, MA office. Remote candidates will be considered. Position Overview/Summary:The Compensation Consultant collaborates with the HR team and business partners to design and implement competitive compensation plans. Regularly consult with business areas to support job architecture reviews and provide support on compensation related initiatives. Lead and/or support annual compensation programs. Play a critical role in ensuring fair pay practices, analyzing data, and adhering to labor legislation. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Conduct job evaluations utilizing external market data and internal factors to make appropriate salary grade assignment and competitive pay decisionsComplete market analysis to ensure competitive pay positioningParticipate in salary surveys and synthesize results identifying key observations and market insights to be presented to managementSupport administration and communication of compensation programs including the annual and off-cycle compensation processes and open enrollmentAnalyze and interpret data showcasing areas of opportunityWork with business partners in HR to support day-to-day compensation questionsConduct and compile information on competitive compensation programs and practicesMaintain updates in Hanover’s compensation management systems and train internal users on the toolGather information required for pay equity analysis effortsMaintain documentation on job evaluations and market analysis workSeek input from key stakeholders on compensation programs and practicesLead small-to-medium sized compensation projects, including research and analysisPartner with the HR Technology team to design and deliver compensation tools and technologiesProvide innovative solutions aimed at creating greater efficiencies and improved outcomesDevelop and analyze key measures of compensation program effectivenessAnalyze impact of regulatory or compliance changes to existing programsPosition Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree preferred5 years of compensation related experienceBackground in total reward and/or human resources business partner role a plusStrong knowledge of HR practices and labor legislationStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracyAbility to capture, assess and articulate data findingsAbility to recommend, document and implement process improvementsAbility to collaborate with others, manage moderately complex projects and deliver high quality analysisAbility to manage multiple projects at onceExperience with compensation survey management tools a plusProficient with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel