Lead Compensation Analyst

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Lead the design, administration, and improvement of broad-based compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, sales compensation, pay structures, job architecture, and governance. Serve as a lead compensation subject matter expert and strategic advisor, translating complex analysis into clear recommendations that support business objectives, market competitiveness, internal equity, compliance, and talent strategy. Independently lead complex compensation projects, including market pricing, job evaluation, survey participation, pay structure analysis, and program design. Provide guidance to less experienced compensation professionals and promote consistent, equitable compensation practices across the organization.

• Lead complex broad-based compensation programs and processes, including base pay, annual incentives, sales compensation, pay structures, job architecture, and governance.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements to strengthen consistency, competitiveness, equity, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead complex internal and external compensation studies using market-pricing tools, survey sources, and reporting systems to collect, analyze, interpret, and validate data; present findings and influence management decisions through clear, well-supported recommendations.
• Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting, and other functions on compensation filings, audits, disclosures, and information requests; ensure accurate, timely, and consistent responses.
• Provide advanced consultation to management and Human Resources on organizational design, job architecture, job leveling, title governance, pay decisions, and compensation implications for complex or sensitive business changes.
• Evaluate new and revised positions using market pricing, job slotting, internal comparisons, and job architecture methods; maintain pay structures and develop recommendations for complex roles and organizations.
• Set and monitor data standards, controls, and reporting practices to maintain compensation and job data integrity, including FLSA status, EEO category, job code, and pay-related updates.
• Interpret compensation trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, pay equity considerations, and compensation-related regulatory requirements, and translate them into practical guidance, process improvements, and compliant program administration.
• Provide technical guidance, peer review, coaching, and knowledge sharing; serve as an escalation point for complex compensation questions and process issues

• BS/BA Degree required in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, or other field. Certification from WorldatWork (CCP) is desired.

• Minimum of 7 years of compensation experience, including base pay administration, market surveys, job pricing, job evaluation, variable pay design and administration, and regulatory compliance. MarketPay experience preferred.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/21/2026
Posting End Date: 09/04/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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