Compensation Analytics Lead

OxyChem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, headquartered in Dallas, TX, seeks a Compensation Analytics Lead to design, administer, and analyze compensation programs, providing advanced analytics and market pricing insights to ensure competitive pay practices across the organization.

You will lead dashboards, drive equity analyses, and collaborate with HR partners to support strategic workforce decisions in a safety-first environment. Strong Excel, Workday compensation modules, and Power BI skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 7+ years in compensation/HR analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, macros.
• Experience creating dashboards and Workday compensation modules.
• Strong data analysis, trend identification, and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and ad hoc compensation metrics and dashboards to support leadership decisions.
• Improve compensation processes, data accuracy, and reporting scalability.
• Advise on salary and incentive recommendations ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Support HR initiatives and align pay programs with business goals.
• Conduct complex compensation analyses including pay equity and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with HR partners to address compensation questions and guide decisions.
• Create and audit job profiles and documentation for accuracy.
• Participate in annual compensation benchmarking and market pricing activities.
• Ensure data integrity through HRIS audits and reporting validation.
• Develop clear communications for compensation programs and annual processes.
• Provide training to managers on compensation tools and processes.

Skills

Excel

Dashboards

Workday

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Workday HCM

HRIS reporting tools

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Job Summary

The Compensation Analytics Lead plays a critical role in supporting organizational objectives through the design, administration, and analysis of compensation programs, as well as leadership of key Human Resources initiatives. This role provides advanced analytical and consultative support for salary and incentive programs, market pricing, compensation metrics, and strategic HR projects to ensure competitive, equitable, and business-aligned pay practices across the organization.

Essential Job Duties

• Leads the preparation and analysis of monthly and ad hoc compensation metrics and dashboards, leveraging analytics to deliver actionable insights that support leadership decision-making and workforce strategy.
• Drives continuous process improvement by evaluating compensation workflows, metrics, and reporting methodologies; recommends and implements enhancements to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and scalability.
• Reviews, analyzes, and advises on salary and incentive recommendations to ensure alignment with internal equity, external market competitiveness, and organizational pay philosophy.
• Serves as a subject matter expert supporting key Human Resources initiatives, ensuring compensation programs and pay practices align with business goals and evolving market conditions.
• Conducts complex, ad hoc compensation analyses as requested by HR leadership and senior management, including pay equity, job architecture, and workforce planning analyses.
• Partners closely with HR Business Partners and management to address compensation-related questions, provide guidance, and support informed decision-making.
• Creates, maintains, and audits job profiles and job documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational structure and market data.
• Participates in and leads annual compensation benchmarking and market pricing activities, including salary surveys covering pay levels and pay practices.
• Supports data integrity through regular compensation audits and validation of HRIS and reporting outputs.
• Assists with the development of clear, effective communication materials related to compensation programs, guidelines, and annual processes.
• Provides training, guidance, and ongoing support to managers and HR partners on compensation tools, processes, and best practices.
• Performs additional duties as assigned that support the broader goals of the Compensation team and the Human Resources function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 + years of progressive experience in Compensation, Human Resources, or related analytical roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, lookups, data cleaning, and macros.
• Experience creating dashboards
• Strong experience working with compensation and advanced compensation Workday modules.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present compensation data to diverse audiences.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Human Resource Management systems, including Reporting, HCM, and Recruiting modules.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification is a plus.