Compensation Professional

Location:
Pantex - Amarillo Downtown Campus Job Title: Compensation Professional Career Level From: Senior Associate Career Level To: Senior Associate Organization: Compensation )
Job Specialty: Compensation

Pantex Human Resources (HR) is actively seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven professional deeply committed to understanding and maximizing the strategic impact of compensation. This pivotal role offers the chance to directly influence how Pantex attracts, retains and rewards top talent.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on designing fair, competitive, and forward-thinking compensation programs. More than spreadsheets, joining the Compensation team is an opportunity to shape the employee experience and support strategic business decisions at Pantex, a cornerstone of the nation’s nuclear deterrent.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to develop competitive and fair job offers using market data and internal equity principles to support hiring
• Analyze market data, trends, and benchmarks to guide pay decisions and maintain salary structures that support Pantex’s compensation philosophy
• Support job evaluations and leveling across the organization to ensure consistency and internal equity
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of compensation tools, resources, and dashboards
• Assist in the planning and execution of compensation cycles including merit increases, promotions, and variable pay programs
• Learn and apply compensation policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
• Collaborate with HR business partners, recruiters, other HR functions, and organizational leaders on compensation-related initiatives
• Serve as a trusted resource by providing timely, clear, and thoughtful guidance on compensation-related questions, bringing a strong customer service mindset to every interaction

• Bachelor's Degree with:
  Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. (Typical relevant experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.)
• OR Master's Degree with:
  Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. (Typical relevant experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.)
• NOTE:
  
  Applicants without a Bachelor's Degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

Not Applicable.

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Experience in Compensation, Talent Acquisition, HR analytics, or a related HR/finance role
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas)
• High attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain data and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• A foundational understanding of compensation principles and/or human resources concepts
• Experience with Human Resources Information System (HRIS), compensation systems, and/or compensation surveys
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team

At Pantex, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #Jointhe Mission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the…