Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Compensation Manager professional to join our Human Resources team in Flowood, MS. The Compensation professional will lead the development and administration of compensation programs across Ergon's diverse business units. This role will ensure our pay practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business goals, while supporting employee engagement and performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (Master's or CCP preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in compensation, preferably in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with systems implementation.
• Experience with compensation survey tools.
• Experience with HRIS systems. (SAP preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex compensation policies to employees and leadership.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

• Design and manage compensation structures, salary ranges, and short‑ and long‑term incentive programs.
• Developing and implementing pay structures (minimum, midpoint, maximum) for all roles.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, and promotions.
• Conduct market benchmarking, utilize survey data, and analytics to ensure competitive pay rates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage‑and‑hour laws and FLSA requirements.
• Build and foster relationships with business leaders and decision makers through consultative support and provide guidance on compensation decisions.
• Maintain compensation systems and reporting tools to support data‑driven insights.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure competitive and equitable offers.
• Evaluate job descriptions to determine fair pay levels based on responsibilities and required education.

At Ergon, we are a relationship‑driven, family‑owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close‑knit, small‑company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4,500 employees, we operate in multiple sectors, including pavement and pavement preservation, specialty refining, logistics, construction, and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized, rewarded, and empowered.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise‑wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive, and performance‑driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic, diversified organization

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role:

Compensation Manager

Location:

Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre‑employment drug test, background check, and MVR.