Enterprise Compensation Strategy Leader

Forvis Mazars US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a Compensation Senior Manager to lead the enterprise pay strategy, governance, and operational excellence across the firm.

You will work with HR, Finance, Payroll, HRIS and business leaders to design, implement, and continuously improve base pay, incentives, and pay equity programs.

This role demands strong analytical capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex market insights into scalable solutions for a multi-location organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience leading enterprise strategy, programs, governance, and execution.
• Ability to advise senior executives and lead governance committees on complex compensation matters.
• Deep expertise in base pay, incentive compensation, market pricing, job evaluation, pay equity, and salary structures.
• Experience in a large, multi-location organization with US-wide operations.
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives across HR, Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and leadership.
• Exceptional analytical and business acumen with data interpretation and risk assessment.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills for sensitive pay decisions.
• Advanced Excel and data-modeling skills; familiarity with compensation technology and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance enterprise compensation strategy aligned with priorities and market practices.
• Serve as the firm's senior compensation subject matter expert and trusted advisor to executives and stakeholders.
• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of base pay, incentive, and recognition programs.
• Direct annual compensation planning: merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and variable awards with governance, communications, and training.
• Develop and maintain compensation frameworks, salary structures, job architecture, career levels, and related policies.
• Lead market-pricing and benchmarking strategies and translate findings into recommendations.
• Provide strategic consultation on offers, retention arrangements, and pay decisions.
• Oversee job analysis, evaluation, pricing, and pay equity reviews with consistent standards.
• Develop executive-ready analyses, models, dashboards, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Participate on the Compensation Committee, preparing materials and facilitating discussions.
• Establish governance, controls, documentation, and approval processes for consistency and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable pay laws, transparency, and equity requirements.
• Lead cross-functional compensation initiatives and system enhancements with HRIS, Payroll, and Finance.
• Monitor market trends and advise leadership on actions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and quality oversight for compensation work.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a Compensation Senior Manager to lead the enterprise pay strategy, governance, and operational excellence across the firm.

You will work with HR, Finance, Payroll, HRIS and business leaders to design, implement, and continuously improve base pay, incentives, and pay equity programs.

This role demands strong analytical capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex market insights into scalable solutions for a multi-location organization.