Enterprise Compensation Strategy Leader

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Compensation Senior Manager to lead the enterprise compensation strategy and governance. You will advise executive leadership, design base pay, incentives, and recognition programs, and oversee annual planning, market pricing, and pay equity reviews.

You will partner with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to deliver scalable solutions. The role requires senior-level judgment, strong analytics, and a track record of influencing broad cross-functional

Qualifications

• 8+ years in compensation leadership and strategy.
• Experience advising senior executives and governance committees.
• Deep expertise in base pay, incentives, market pricing, and job architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise compensation strategy and pay philosophy.
• Lead design and governance of base pay, incentives, and recognition programs.
• Oversee annual compensation planning, governance, and communications.
• Develop executive-ready analyses and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Executive advisory

Advanced Excel

Data modeling

Strong analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CCP Certification

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Workday

HR systems

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Compensation Senior Manager to lead the enterprise compensation strategy and governance. You will advise executive leadership, design base pay, incentives, and recognition programs, and oversee annual planning, market pricing, and pay equity reviews.

You will partner with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to deliver scalable solutions. The role requires senior-level judgment, strong analytics, and a track record of influencing broad cross-functional