Empyrean · 1 week ago
Human Resources - SR COMPENSATION & HRIS SPECIALIST
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEmpyrean is seeking a Sr Specialist Compensation & HRIS who will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of the company's compensation programs and HRIS platforms. This role involves partnering with the Director of Total Rewards to execute compensation strategy and ensure effective support of compensation and workforce analytics.
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Responsibilities
Manage the administration and execution of compensation programs, including base pay, job evaluations, merit increase processes, and incentive programs
Conduct job pricing, market benchmarking, and compensation analyses to support competitive and equitable pay practices
Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to provide guidance on pay decisions, job leveling, promotions, and compensation policy interpretation
Administer the annual compensation cycle, including data preparation, system configuration, validation, reporting, and communications
Administer the annual incentive payout cycle, including data preparation, system configuration, validation, reporting, and communications
Ensure compensation programs are administered consistently and in alignment with company guidelines and governance frameworks
Develop and maintain compensation analytics, dashboards, and reporting to support HR and leadership decision-making
Analyze internal equity, market competitiveness, and pay trends; summarize findings and recommendations for the Director of Total Rewards
Support ad hoc compensation modeling and workforce cost analyses in partnership with Finance
Serve as the primary owner of Dayforce HRIS including HR Data, Position Management, Org Setup, Reporting, Dashboards etc
Support other Dayforce HRIS applications like Recruiting and Performance Management through partnering with respective HR team members
Ensure Dayforce HRIS data accuracy, integrity, and compliance. Owns data for other HR downstream systems like EMPact app, Compass Benefits Portal, LMS, LinkedIn etc. Supports data accuracy for non HR downstream systems like Concur, Alert Media, Evolve app etc
Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to implement system enhancements, process improvements, and configuration changes
Support testing, validation, and deployment of HRIS updates and new functionality including HR export files
Support HR Automation projects and work with Empyrean business teams and third party administrators to configure, test and deploy these processes
Ensure compensation data and processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Support audits, reporting, and documentation related to compensation and HRIS data
Maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and proper approvals
Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts or specialists supporting compensation or HRIS activities, as applicable
Collaborate closely with Benefits, HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, and Legal to ensure seamless execution of total rewards programs
Act as a trusted internal consultant on compensation and HRIS-related questions
May directly manage or provide functional leadership to Compensation and/or HRIS team members (analysts or specialists)
Responsible for coaching, performance feedback, and development of assigned team members
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of progressive experience in compensation and/or HRIS in a corporate environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across HR and the business
Professional discretion and integrity in handling confidential information
Hands-on experience administering compensation programs and annual compensation cycles
Willingness to commute to an office location on a routine basis to collaborate with HR and business partners
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
Strong proficiency in HRIS platforms (Dayforce preferred), including reporting and data management
Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization and analytics tools a plus
Company
Empyrean
Established in 2006, Empyrean is a leading technology SaaS company empowering organizations with innovative technology and a service-first approach that accelerates employers’ benefits and employee retention strategies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.99MKey Investors
FTV Capital
2019-11-25Acquired
2015-04-10Series Unknown· $10M
2013-02-27Series Unknown· $41.19M
Leadership Team
Kelly Clark
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-01-20
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