Compensation and Benefits Lead Manager

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is partnered with a forward-thinking, international organization dedicated to delivering innovative, eco-friendly infrastructure and sustainable utilities. We are seeking a high-caliber Reward and Total Compensation Leader to join an elite global function.

In this pivotal, strategically aligned role, you will champion the architecture, governance, and execution of total reward and benefits frameworks across Houston, TX and the broader North American market. Operating in a hybrid model, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, transforming complex market metrics into equitable, high-impact retention and recruitment strategies that support carbon reduction and a cleaner environment.

What You’ll Do

• Champion the localized execution of global total reward architectures, ensuring complete harmony with regional economic trends, corporate values, and corporate governance.

• Drive the end-to-end administration of the annual compensation lifecycle, overseeing merit allocation, performance-based bonus disbursement, position leveling, and corporate budget forecasting.

• Synthesize large-scale labor market intelligence and quantitative benchmarks to provide executive stakeholders with actionable, data-driven compensation modeling.

• Architect modern health, welfare, and wellness offerings by analyzing employee utilization, shifting workforce demographics, and cost-benefit ratios.

• Maximize compliance and risk mitigation across all organizational pay equity initiatives, auditing internal structures against evolving regional and federal labor regulations.

• Govern off-cycle salary adjustments, promotional increases, and specialized retention allowances in accordance with established compensation infrastructure.

• Educate people managers and staff through clear, engaging communication strategies that demystify corporate reward philosophies and highlight the value of their total rewards.

• Collaborate with international counterparties on cross-border reward initiatives, infusing North American talent priorities into enterprise-wide compensation planning.

What You Bring

• Proven Expertise: 5 to 10 years of dedicated experience directing compensation design, benefits administration, or advanced quantitative reward analytics within a large, multi-national corporate ecosystem.

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, or an equivalent technical field of study.

• Regulatory Acumen: Deep, demonstrable familiarity with U.S. federal labor standards (including FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Title VII, ADA, and FMLA) alongside an understanding of provincial Canadian employment legislation.

• Advanced Analytics: Mastery of quantitative assessment techniques, financial cost-modeling, and advanced Excel functions (such as complex formulas, data arrays, and financial lookups).

• System Familiarity: Practical experience navigating enterprise-grade Human Capital Management (HCM) software, preferably utilizing platforms like SuccessFactors and SAP.

• Strategic Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of advising senior regional leadership and managing highly confidential, sensitive corporate data.

Compensation & Total Rewards

Core Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary: Target annual compensation ranging from $140,000 to $165,000, commensurate with market expertise and background.

Performance & Equity Incentives

• Annual Performance Bonus: Eligible for a 10% discrete performance bonus driven by corporate milestones and individual execution.

Health & Wellness Perks

• Comprehensive Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance packages designed to protect you and your dependents.

• Mental Health Support: Dedicated employee assistance programs, mindfulness resources, and holistic wellness initiatives.

Future Planning

• Retirement Security: Fully corporate-matched 401(k) savings plan to accelerate your long-term wealth building.

• Life & Protection Insurance: Company-sponsored life insurance and short/long-term disability protections.

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work structure with a 2-day weekly remote schedule and a collaborative in-office presence.

• Generous Time Off: Robust paid time off (PTO) program, parental leave benefits, and observed public holidays.

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job—you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.

We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.