Compensation & Benefits Manager
A well-established energy organization is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead enterprise-wide compensation and benefits strategy. This role oversees end-to-end total rewards programs, ensuring market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across both compensation and benefits and thrives in a highly analytical, business-facing environment.
The Compensation & Benefits Manager will lead strategy, design, governance, and execution of compensation and benefits programs across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, HR, and Legal to align total rewards with broader business objectives. This leader will oversee a small team spanning compensation and benefits functions and serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy & Execution
- Lead design and administration of base salary structures, incentive programs (STI and other performance-based plans), and job architecture
- Oversee annual merit cycles, promotions, market adjustments, and salary planning processes
- Design and manage executive and equity compensation programs
- Drive compensation analytics and market benchmarking initiatives
- Ensure compliance with pay transparency, FLSA, SEC, and other regulatory requirements
Benefits Strategy & Vendor Management
- Oversee health & welfare, retirement, and wellness programs to ensure competitive and cost-effective offerings
- Manage broker, consultant, and third-party administrator relationships
- Lead RFP processes and vendor evaluations
- Oversee employee communication strategies related to benefits offerings and plan changes
Governance, Budget & Compliance
- Manage total rewards budget and forecasting processes
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, and federal/state regulations
- Support compensation and benefits due diligence for acquisitions or integrations
- Lead change management efforts to enhance program understanding and adoption
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive compensation and benefits experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing compensation and/or benefits professionals
- Strong expertise across both compensation and benefits (hands-on in both areas required)
- Experience in energy, oil & gas, or utilities industries
- Advanced Excel capabilities (modeling, analytics, reporting)
- Experience working within Oracle-based HR systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
- Executive compensation and equity program experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Certifications:
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
What We’re Looking For
- Strong executive presence and advisory capability
- Deep analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business recommendations
- Experience managing complex regulatory environments
- Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Legal, and HR
- Strategic thinker with operational execution strength
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.