26-744.U - Compensation & Benefits Business Analyst

Hilcorp Energy LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company seeks a Total Rewards Analytics professional to support strategic decision-making by compiling and analyzing data from Workday, SAP, payroll, and finance systems. You will build financial models, generate executive-ready insights, and communicate findings to leadership.

The role requires strong Excel skills, data visualization experience, and the ability to translate complex information into clear narratives for senior stakeholders across benefits, compensation, payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in public accounting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex data into clear formats.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Strong presentation development skills in PowerPoint for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Total Rewards strategic decision-making by analyzing data from various sources.
• Develops financial models to analyze compensation and benefits costs under different scenarios.
• Prepares executive-ready presentations and reports with clear, persuasive insights for leadership.
• Leads Total Rewards projects with data analysis, insights, and recommendations to improve decisions.
• Ensures integrity and security of critical employee data and cross-functional reporting.

Skills

Public accounting

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Executive presentation

Financial modeling

Workday

SAP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Facilitates Total Rewards strategic decision-making, including but not limited to, compiling and analyzing data from a variety of sources, preparing financial models, creating executive-level presentations, and delivering actionable insights from complex data. Additionally, will apply accounting knowledge, in completing data analysis and financial modeling to communicate clearly and persuasively to support recommendations to leadership.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Works across the Total Rewards departments (benefits, compensation, payroll, and labor accounting)
• Analyzes large, complex data sets from Workday, payroll, and financial systems to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Develops financial models to analyze the costs of the various compensation and benefit programs under varying assumptions
• Identifies trends, problem solves and implements solutions using data extracted from financial accounting system (SAP) and human resource recordkeeping system (Workday)
• Prepares executive-ready presentations and reports for informational updates and recommendations, distilling complex information into clear, compelling insights
• Leads Total Rewards projects and initiatives with data analysis, insight generation, and recommendations that improve decisions
• Contributes to the design and implementation of new HR policies, programs, and tools, ensuring business case validation through financial and data analysis
• Coordinates intra-departmental reporting needs
• Researches issues and documents resolutions
• Ensures integrity and security of critical employee data
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation
• Supports company vision and mission
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Occasional travel, including to Alaska

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in public accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred
• Strong presentation development skills in PowerPoint, with ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• General understanding of accounting practices and tax laws
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities
• Strategic and financial mindset
• Detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture
• Collaborative, with strong cross-functional partnership skills

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree

Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope. Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise. Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years. Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics. In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America. Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth.

Hilcorp Energy is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.