Compensation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Accountable for managing the company's compensation programs.

• Aids in the design of plans and spearheads the execution of annual performance and compensation cycles.

• Responsible for evaluating programs, recommending changes, and ensuring alignment with competitive market standards and organizational goals.

• Guarantees that programs address employee requirements, adhere to legal standards, are cost-effective, and bolster the organization's capacity to attract and retain premier talent.

• Manages compensation procedures.

• Collaborates with HR Business Partners and finance to plan, develop, and implement employee programs.

• Formulates and enacts plans and policies that deliver a competitive employee value proposition.

• Oversees the annual incentive process in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

• Supervises and manages the performance management cycle.

• Contributes to and provides guidance on the creation of bonus and incentive plan designs.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive communication strategy for compensation and performance management cycles and programs.

• Ensures data accuracy and compliance of compensation plans with the company’s policies and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent military experience.

• Advanced Degree or MBA is preferred.

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CCP, or CEBS) is preferred.

• Over 5 years of experience in Compensation within a publicly traded small to mid-sized US organization.

• Experience in a multi-state environment (including California) working with exempt, non-exempt, and union employees.

• Sales compensation experience is an advantage.

• Familiarity with HRIS (preferably Workday), reporting, and HR Analytics.

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements pertaining to employee compensation programs.

• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

• Ability to provide customer service while exercising discretion and professionalism when managing highly confidential and sensitive information.

• Project Management skills with the capability to execute projects independently.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS (preferably Workday).

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for health, dental, and vision plans.

• Spending and health savings accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Critical illness and accident insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Paid time off.

• Additional discount programs and benefits.

• Identity theft protection.

• Legal insurance.

• Pet insurance.

• Gym memberships.

• Home and auto insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Leadership development program.

• Peer coaching.

• Collaborative career development plans.

• Training and development initiatives.