Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Quanex is located at 945 Bunker Hill Rd Suite 900 Houston TX 77024 USA.

Quanex is looking for a Compensation Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas.

• Competitive Salary and bonus potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

• Supportive & collaborative culture
• Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
• Solve challenges and create solutions that benefit both the organization and its employees
• Develop expertise in compensation analysis, benchmarking and other areas of HR

• Compensation Strategy Development: Design and execute global compensation strategies in collaboration with HR leadership, considering market trends, company goals, and employee satisfaction.
• Global Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and benchmarking to maintain competitive compensation practices across all regions.
• Salary Structure Management: Create and manage global salary structures and pay bands, ensuring consistency, competitiveness, and compliance across locations.
• Incentive Program Oversight: Develop and oversee short- and long-term incentive programs, including annual bonus schemes, equity programs, and other rewards initiatives, including sales compensation.
• Compliance and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Ensure compensation programs comply with local and international regulations, including tax laws, pay equity standards, and other relevant compliance requirements.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform regular compensation analyses and provide insightful reports to inform decision-making; identify trends, cost implications, and forecast budgets.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with HR partners, finance, and business leaders to understand workforce needs and provide tailored compensation solutions.
• Communication and
  
  Education:
  
  Educate employees and managers on compensation policies, practices, and philosophy, ensuring transparency and understanding of reward structures.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, GRP) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in compensation, with at least 3 years in a global role.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, proficiency in compensation analysis tools and HRIS systems, and a deep understanding of global labor markets and compensation regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Highly organized, with a strong attention to detail and a strategic perspective on total rewards.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 -$172,000 with the potential to earn an annual bonus.

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

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