A large industrial services company in North Houston is seeking a Sr. Compensation & Benefits Analyst to support the administration of core and executive compensation and benefits programs. The ideal candidate is analytical and skilled in data-driven benefits and compensation analysis.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• 145,000-$165,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location: North Houston, TX - Hybrid

Type of Position : Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Oversee global compensation functions related to executive, equity, stock, deferred compensation programs, and annual compensation processes.
• Conduct technical research on executive compensation policies, strategies, compliance, and design, and collaborate with external experts by providing data and insights.
• Manage the vesting process of restricted stock awards, monitor ongoing dividends, and handle the final processing of stock option exercises.
• Prepare the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section for the Company’s annual proxy statement, as well as other relevant compensation and benefits disclosures.
• Coordinate tax-related matters for executives, ensuring proper reporting and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including SEC and IRS reporting, concerning executive compensation programs.
• Analyze market data to assess the competitiveness of the company’s executive compensation program.
• Lead the analysis of ST and LT incentive plans and other reward programs, primarily for top executives.
• Support the implementation and administration of systems used to track and manage compensation plans.
• Administer various compensation programs, including merit-based increases, market adjustments, promotions, short- and long-term bonuses, incentives, and other reward programs.
• Perform market analysis on company roles to determine the competitive positioning
• Manage multiple variable compensation and salary increase programs, provide advanced data analysis and support.
• Develop, analyze, and prepare compensation reports and ad-hoc requests, presenting statistical insights as required.
• Contribute to the implementation and daily management of employee benefit programs, such as health and welfare plans, 401(k) plans, and other employee services.
• Oversee the administration of the 401(k) plan, including contributions, loan repayments, annual testing, audits, and system configurations with the external vendor.
• Support leave management processes for FMLA, STD, LTD, Military, WC, and personal leaves of absence, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and compliance with legal documentation requirements using internal systems.
• Assist with open enrollment and program implementation processes as needed.
• Collaborate with brokers, vendors, and employees to resolve escalated claim issues.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the organization grows and evolves.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required; CEP, SHRM-CP certification preferred
• 5+ years of compensation and benefits management experience with a global public company
• Experience in managing and administering stock programs; employee stock awards, and employee stock purchase plans.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefit principles, practices, and regulatory requirements
• LTI Equity experience
• Experience with HR systems, UKG preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Tableau skills required
• Sound knowledge of state and federal employee benefits regulations including