Senior Compensation Analyst
Houston, TX
Our client, an independent oil and gas company, is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to support the Total Rewards function by administering and executing broad-based and equity compensation programs that help the company attract, retain, and motivate talent. This position functions as the subject matter expert in tactical compensation deliverables, analysis, and advice to internal and external stakeholders of the HR department and company.
This position is located in downtown Houston. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
Essential job functions:
- Setting and achieving compensation objectives with precision, timeliness and in alignment with company values
- Performing market analysis to benchmark and evaluate company jobs through survey participation
- Supporting the audit, development, maintenance and implementation of all compensation policies/programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Providing compensation advice and recommendations to HR staff and management to ensure employee rewards are competitive and in line with the organization’s established compensation philosophy
- Supporting management in the development and maintenance of job architectures and compensation structures ensuring market and internal equity alignment, compensation philosophy integrity and job management
- Supporting management in the design and execution of the annual merit, bonus and long-term incentive programs
- Executing employee equity transactions, including grants, vests, cancellations and forfeitures
- Coordinating and supporting cross-functional collaboration for accounting accruals, labor budgeting, proxy reporting, supplemental payroll earnings, HRIS configurations
- Developing and delivering compensation communications tied to reoccurring and off cycle programs
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required for executive leaders and HR initiatives
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills and knowledge required
- 5 years of compensation administration experience within a Human Resources department
- 2 years of equity administration experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills to efficiently organize and analyze substantial amounts of data
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to think critically and develop creative solutions to complex problems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
- Ability to meet deadlines
Preferred qualifications:
- CCP or CEP certification
- Exposure to Workday HCM
- Experience with equity-based LTI awards and SEC reporting requirements
- Familiarity with Upstream Energy Industry and related compensation programs
