Compensation Lead

10 Years of experience minimum. On-site with work from home on Friday. Energy background a plus. Responsibilities 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. Supplemental Responsibilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dagen Personnel