Compensation Manager

EQT Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our compensation programs. You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver data-driven recommendations and support annual compensation cycles.

The role focuses on base pay, incentives, market benchmarks, salary structures, governance, and pay equity across the organization. Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics or related field.
• 5–8 years of compensation/Total Rewards experience.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, benchmarking, salary structures, incentives, and job evaluation.
• Experience leading annual compensation planning cycles and advising HR/business leaders.
• CCP or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical, PM, and communication skills; able to translate data into recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and analytics capabilities with high discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, administration, and continuous improvement of broad-based compensation programs.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, and leaders to support cycles and pay decisions.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies, tools, and communications for consistent decision-making.
• Drive process improvements to simplify workflows and enhance program effectiveness.
• Lead market benchmarking, surveys, analyses, and salary structure evaluations.
• Create compensation models, reports, and dashboards for leadership decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Influencing

Data-driven decision making

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

CCP certification or similar

Tools

Excel

Job description

At EQT, you won't just do a job, you'll help shape our future. Through Transparent Leadership, you'll work alongside leaders who value collaboration and ensure every voice is heard. Through Connected Impact, you'll see how your work influences critical business decisions and drives value across our operations. Through Supported Growth, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration, development opportunities, and career advancement.Join our Qrew!

The Compensation Manager plays a key role within the Total Rewards team, leading the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation programs. This position provides strategic and analytical support across base pay, incentive compensation, market benchmarking, salary structures, and compensation governance to ensure programs are competitive,equitable, and aligned with businessobjectives.

In addition to managing day-to-day compensation programs, this role will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to provide data-driven recommendations, support annual compensation cycles, and deliver solutions that help attract,retain, and reward talent.

The Compensation Manager r esponsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the administration and ongoing development of broad-based compensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, salary structures, and job architecture.
• Partner with the Director, Total Rewards to evaluate compensation philosophy, programs, and practices to ensure alignment with business strategy and talentobjectives.
• Provide compensation guidance and recommendations to HR and business leaders on new hires, promotions, internal moves, retention matters, and other pay decisions.
• Develop andmaintaincompensation policies, guidelines, tools, and communications that support consistent and effective decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement byidentifyingopportunities to simplify processes, improve employee andleaderexperience, and enhance compensation program effectiveness.

Market Analysis & Compensation Analytics

• Lead participation in compensation surveys and conduct market benchmarking to assess the competitiveness of jobs and pay programs.
• Analyze internal and external compensation data to identify trends, pay gaps,pay inequities,compression, and other areas requiring action or further review.
• Maintain and evaluate salary structures, market reference points, and other compensation frameworks.
• Develop compensation models, reports, and dashboards that provide actionable insights and supportleadershipdecision-making.
• Monitor external market practices and emerging compensation trends and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Lead key elements of the annual compensation cycle, including merit, incentive, promotion, and salary planning processes.
• Partner with HRIS and Payroll to ensure compensation programs, system configurations, calculations, and employee data are accurate and aligned.
• Conduct regular audits and analyses to support pay equity, internal consistency, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain clear documentation, controls, and approval processes for compensation programs and pay decisions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are practical, competitive, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a trusted compensation advisor, translating complex data and concepts into clear recommendations for leaders and HR partners.
• Support Total Rewards initiatives and special projects, bringing a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to evolving business needs.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or relatedfield.
• 5–8 years of progressive compensation or Total Rewards experience, including experience managing broad-based compensation programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive plans, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Hands-on experience leading annual compensation planning cycles and providing compensation consultation to HR and business leaders.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar Total Rewards certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and compensation analytics capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of discretion.

Remote work is being considered for this role excluding the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.