24-235.B3 - Compensation Manager

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the design and delivery of compensation programs, policies, and projects across the organization in accordance with Hilcorp's compensation philosophy.
• Manages the annual compensation review process, including salary planning, configuration of HRIS (Workday), and communication of compensation outcomes.
• Provides subject matter expertise, insight, and understanding to the business on all compensation-related matters.
• Performs financial modeling to analyze the costs of the various compensation programs.
• Participates in compensation surveys and analyzes the final reports to recommend adjustments to current compensation programs.
• Prepares compensation recommendations for new hires and current employees, providing insight based on knowledge of relevant labor markets and internal relativity.
• Researches compensation trends and conducts market analysis to ensure programs are aligned with the oil and gas market.
• Reviews compensation policies to ensure continued alignment with legislation and best practices.
• Uses compensation data to provide thoughtful analysis and insight to drive recommendations, with the ability to present outcomes to business leaders in a concise manner.
• Implements and administers special compensation programs and incentive systems for all employees or for specific groups to support the organization's objectives.
• Performs pay equity analysis to ensure internal and external pay competitiveness.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the company's values - Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation.
• Supports company's vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Ability to remain professional, positive, determined, and focused when facing challenging situations.
• Ability to travel to various work locations, as needed.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation administration or relevant experience with an emphasis on managing and executing multiple initiatives and process enhancements.
• Demonstrated success in the design, implementation, and communication of programs with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders.
• Ability to use data to build & present recommendations to senior leaders, ask thoughtful questions, and bring ideas to the table.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, ensuring diligence with the details.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
• Knowledge of IRS & FLSA regulations.
• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.
• High level of MS Office proficiency required.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other relevant certification preferred