Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst - Murray Resources

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
• 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

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.