Compensation Analyst

Our client, a growing and well-established organization in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking a Compensation & HRIS Analyst to join their HR team in a newly created position. This is a high-impact role that combines HRIS ownership with compensation analysis and administration, offering significant visibility with HR leadership and key business stakeholders. This position will play a critical role in driving HR data accuracy, reporting, compensation alignment, and process optimization across a structured global organization. Key Responsibilities HRIS Management & Optimization Serve as the primary point of contact for the company's HRIS platform (UKG) Maintain data integrity across employee records, organizational structures, and reporting fields Manage system updates, workflows, process improvements, and troubleshooting efforts Partner with IT and external vendors on system enhancements and implementation initiatives Generate and analyze HR reports including headcount, turnover, workforce metrics, and organizational data Support HRIS implementation projects, upgrades, and integrations Compensation Analysis & Administration Support annual compensation planning cycles including merit increases, salary reviews, and bonus administration Conduct market pricing, compensation benchmarking, and competitive pay analysis Maintain salary structures, job leveling frameworks, and internal equity programs Analyze compensation data and provide recommendations to HR leadership Assist with compensation audits and ensure compliance with company policies Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports for HR and business leaders Analyze workforce and compensation data to identify trends and opportunities Translate complex HR data into actionable insights and recommendations Support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and analytics Process Improvement & Integration Support Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities Support standardization of HR processes across business units and integrated teams Assist with aligning compensation practices and HRIS processes across a global workforce Compliance & Data Governance Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of employee and compensation data Support internal audits and reporting requirements Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations Qualifications Bachelor's degree strongly preferred Minimum 5 years of experience in Compensation, HRIS, HR Analytics, HR Operations, or a related HR function Required experience supporting international compensation programs, including compensation analysis across multiple countries and global employee populations Strong hands-on experience with compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, and compensation administration Experience serving as an HRIS administrator or primary HR systems resource Previous HRIS implementation experience a must Oil & Gas or Energy industry experience a must Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including large data set analysis and reporting Experience with UKG strongly preferred Why Consider This Opportunity? Newly created position with strong executive visibility Blend of strategic compensation work and HR systems ownership Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on HR infrastructure and decision-making Collaborative HR leadership team Hybrid work environment in Houston's Energy Corridor Stable and growing global organization If you enjoy leveraging data to drive better business decisions and have a passion for both compensation and HR technology, we'd love to connect with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Partnership Employment