Compensation Manager

Hunt; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Compensation Manager to lead, develop, and administer compensation programs across its diverse business units.

Based in the Flowood, MS corporate office, you will drive pay practices to be competitive and equitable while strengthening employee engagement and performance. The role requires 5+ years in compensation, expertise with benchmarking and HRIS systems, and strong analytical/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field; Master's or CCP preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Experience with benchmarking, leveling, and building an organizational compensation strategy.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with HRIS systems (SAP/SuccessFactors preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and manage compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentive programs.
• Develop and implement pay structures (min, midpoint, max) for all roles.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, and promotions.
• Conduct market benchmarking, use survey data and analytics to ensure competitive pay rates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws including FLSA requirements.
• Build relationships with business leaders and provide guidance on compensation decisions.
• Maintain compensation systems and reporting tools to support data-driven insights.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure competitive and equitable offers.
• Evaluate job descriptions to determine fair pay levels based on responsibilities and education.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Master's or CCP preferred

Tools

SAP/SuccessFactors

HRIS systems

Compensation survey tools

Job description

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Compensation Manager to join our Total Rewards team at our Corporate office in Flowood, MS. This person will be responsible for leading, developing and administering compensation programs across Ergon's diverse business units. This role will ensure our pay practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business goals, while supporting employee engagement and performance. If you have experience as a Compensation Analyst for a large, diverse population and are looking to advance your career into management, this may be a role worth exploring.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (Master\'s or CCP preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in compensation, preferably in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Past experience in benchmarking, leveling, and building an organizational compensation strategy
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with systems implementation.
• Experience with compensation survey tools.
• Experience with HRIS systems. (SAP/Success Factors - preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex compensation policies to employees and leadership.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and manage compensation structures, salary ranges, and short- and long-term incentive programs.
• Developing and implementing pay structures (minimum, midpoint, maximum) for all roles.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, and promotions.
• Conduct market benchmarking, utilize survey data, and analytics to ensure competitive pay rates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage-and-hour laws and FLSA requirements.
• Build and foster relationships with business leaders and decision makers through consultative support and provide guidance on compensation decisions.
• Maintain compensation systems and reporting tools to support data-driven insights.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure competitive and equitable offers.
• Evaluate job descriptions to determine fair pay levels based on responsibilities and required education.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4,500 employees, we operate in multiple sectors, including pavement & pavement preservation, specialty refining, logistics, construction, and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized, rewarded, and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic, diversified organization

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we\'re committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what\'s right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That\'s empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don\'t say we\'re experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We\'re united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Compensation Manager

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.