Director, Rewards - Houston, TX

OVERVIEW

The Director of Total Rewards leads the strategy, design, governance, and delivery of the Company's compensation, benefits, and incentive programs across a diverse craft and professional workforce in a project-based EPC environment. The Director partners closely with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP), Shared Services, Finance, Payroll, and executive leadership to drive high-quality reward decisions and effective program execution.

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions.

Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

This role directly manages the Compensation and Benefits teams, operating within a Centers of Excellence (COE) model to ensure Total Rewards programs are competitive, compliant, scalable, and financially responsible.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (HR), Business, Finance, Analytics, or related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or Benefits.
• Prior experience managing Compensation and/or Benefits teams.
• Experience supporting multi-state, project-based, or craft/professional work forces.
• Strong knowledge of job architecture, incentives, market pricing, and benefits strategy.

• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), construction, engineering, energy, or industrial sector experience.
• Experience of operating in a COE and/or matrixed HR model.
• CCP, CEBS, CBP, or similar certification.
• Experience with People Soft or comparable enterprise HR systems.

• Define and maintain the Company's Total Rewards philosophy, ensuring alignment with business strategy, labor markets, and financial objectives.
• Establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks, approval guidelines, and decision standards for compensation and benefits programs.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex, high-risk, or executive-level Total Rewards decisions.

• Lead the Compensation COE, including job architecture, job leveling, and role frameworks across craft, field, and professional populations.
• Oversee market pricing, pay structures, and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and internal equity.
• Govern merit, bonuses, and incentive programs, including project-based and annual incentive plans.
• Ensure compensation programs are system-enabled (e.g., People Soft), auditable, and aligned with Finance and Payroll processes.

• Lead the Benefits COE, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits programs.
• Own benefits strategy, plan design, vendor governance, and renewals, with a strong focus on self-funded cost management.
• Drive wellness, preventive care, and engagement strategies to support claims mitigation and workforce health.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with all applicable regulations and Company policies.

• Directly manage, coach, and develop the Compensation and Benefits teams, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Build strong bench strength through succession planning, skill development, and workload balancing.
• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within Total Rewards.

• Partner closely with Finance on workforce cost modeling, Budget Operating Review (BOR) inputs, incentive funding, and benefits financial performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to pay equity, compression, incentive…