This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated compensation or HR professional looking to grow their career with IMA Financial Group’s highly respected, rapidly growing, and nationally recognized Total Compensation & Performance Consulting practice.
IMA Total Compensation has helped more than 1,600 organizations attract, motivate, and retain top talent while improving organizational performance and profitability. Our clients represent organizations of all sizes, industries, and geographic regions across the United States and internationally.
IMA Financial Group is a leading financial and insurance services company that is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.
Position Overview The Compensation Consulting Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering a wide variety of compensation consulting projects on time and within scope. This role leads total compensation initiatives, including:
Competitive market benchmarking
Base compensation design
Executive compensation programs
Short-term incentive plans
Long-term incentive plans
The Project Manager works directly with clients and collaborates closely with fellow consultants, analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved and client expectations are exceeded.
This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, strong project management capabilities, analytical expertise, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Essential Responsibilities The essential functions listed below are representative of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Lead and manage multiple moderately complex to highly complex compensation consulting projects, ensuring completion within budget, scope, and timeline.
Coordinate internal resources and manage client communications to deliver a seamless, high-quality client experience.
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, issues, scope changes, and project dependencies.
Track project hours and billing on a weekly basis while monitoring project costs against budget.
Facilitate regular meetings with project teams and client stakeholders, providing status updates and ensuring alignment.
Oversee quality assurance of project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to firm standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Participate in business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand existing client engagements and attract new clients.
Supervisory Responsibilities This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities initially but may include supervisory responsibilities in the future.
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience in compensation, human resources, consulting,



or a related field.
Knowledge Strong understanding of compensation concepts, job evaluation methodologies, salary structures, incentive plan design, and regulatory compliance.
High level of intellectual curiosity combined with business and financial acumen.
Demonstrated understanding of or interest in workforce planning, career pathing, and organizational design.
Ability to analyze moderately complex business and financial data and develop practical solutions.
Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organization and work successfully within diverse teams and cultures.
Ability to contribute effectively to complex project teams.
Skills & Abilities Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Strong planning, organizational, project management, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.
Strong client service orientation with exceptional attention to detail and process quality.
The anticipated posting timeline for this prospect is 8/28/2026 - 9/28/2026.
Salary Range
$75,000—$105,000 USD
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prior Criminal history will only be considered after a conditional job offer is made and accepted. Applicants will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding any convictions, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Salary Range
$75,000—$105,000 USD
If this role is hired in Los Angeles County, CA the following applies:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Prior Criminal history will only be considered after a conditional job offer is made and accepted. Applicants will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding any convictions, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Salary Range
$75,000—$105,000 USD
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones,



pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus
Stock Purchase
Medical Plans
Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Family Assistance Program
FSA
HSA
Pre-Tax Parking Plan
401(k)
Life/AD&D;
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Long Term Care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Business Travel Accident
Identity Theft
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Options
Paid Holidays
Sabbatical
Gift Matching
Well-Being Stipend
Personal and Professional Development
In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
Connecticut Top Workplaces
Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work
Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work
Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington’s Best Workplaces
Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces
Utah Business – Best Places to Work
Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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