Compensation Lead

10 Years of experience minimum. On-site with work from home on Friday. Energy background a plus.

• Defines and leads compensation strategy, including pay philosophy, frameworks, and governance practices that ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory compliance.
• Designs, implements, and oversees comprehensive compensation programs, including base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and equity plans, aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Leads compensation processes, including salary structure development, market benchmarking, merit cycles, incentive payouts, and equity award planning.
• Provides strategic consultation to HR Business Partners and senior leaders on compensation strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Conducts and oversees market pricing and internal equity analyses, ensuring alignment with pay transparency and pay equity standards.
• Oversees salary survey strategy, including vendor selection, participation, benchmarking methodologies, and interpretation of market trends.
• Establishes and governs job architecture and career frameworks to drive consistency, scalability, and alignment across the organization.
• Administers equity compensation programs in partnership with Legal, Payroll, and third-party administrators, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Monitors and interprets regulatory developments (e.g., FLSA, SEC, IRS 409A, ERISA, ACA) and implements necessary program enhancements to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
• Develops and manages Total Rewards budgets, including forecasting, accruals, and alignment with financial plans.

• Leverages advanced analytics, market intelligence, and data insights to inform decision‑making and deliver competitive, data‑driven compensation solutions.
• Leads communication and change‑management initiatives to enhance employee understanding, transparency, and engagement with total rewards programs.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders on compensation trends, best practices, and innovation opportunities.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and alignment of compensation programs with evolving business needs.