About Us

Mississippi Total Rewards Association (MTRA) was founded in 2026 to bring together professionals across Mississippi who are passionate about compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy. Our mission is to create a collaborative community that supports professional growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the total rewards field.

MTRA serves as a local hub for human resources, compensation, and benefits professionals at all career levels—offering opportunities to connect, learn, and lead within an evolving and impactful discipline.

We are proud to be an affiliate association of WorldatWork and a member of the WorldatWork Group Partnership Network—an international network of more than 80 compensation and total rewards associations dedicated to facilitating communication, education, and the exchange of ideas among professionals worldwide.

• Provide a forum for professional development and continuous learning 
• Foster meaningful connections and a strong community among total rewards professionals 
• Promote best practices in compensation, benefits, and HR strategy 
• Create leadership opportunities for members at all stages of their careers 
• Serve as a local resource for industry insights, trends, and education 
• Support the advancement of the total rewards profession within Mississippi

• Educational events, workshops, and guest speakers 
• Networking opportunities with local and regional professionals 
• Insights into industry trends, compensation strategies, and benefits design 
• Leadership and volunteer opportunities within the organization 
• A direct connection to the broader WorldatWork network