Principal Business Compensation Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 105,500 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Business Compensation Analyst for a Hybrid role. You will design and implement total rewards strategies, consulting with senior leaders and aligning compensation with HR priorities.

Responsibilities include managing complex programs, overseeing cross-country initiatives, and staying current with market trends while driving performance and talent management integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years related experience in compensation, benefits, finance, and/or human resources.
• Experience serving as a trusted compensation consultant to senior business and HR leaders.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional compensation initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop total rewards programs of the highest complexity.
• Identify areas for improvement in total rewards strategies and contribute to strategy development.
• Communicate with senior managers to deliver guidance for compensation and benefits programs.
• Manage compensation and benefits projects impacting employees across multiple countries, regions, or businesses.
• Account for impact analysis of initiatives and financial/legal outcomes of programs.
• Manage benefit delivery, partnering with vendors and selecting providers.
• Contribute to integration strategy for MADO transactions.
• Lead multiple programs simultaneously.
• Develop relationships with industry professionals to maintain current market trends knowledge.

Skills

Total rewards knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

CCP certification (U.S.)

Job description

Hybrid role expects 2 days per week from an HPE office.

About HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We value diverse backgrounds and provide flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

Job Description

Principal Business Compensation Analyst (Hybrid, Houston, TX) – Design, develop, and implement total rewards strategies aligned with HPE’s business and HR priorities. Consult with leaders to craft compensation solutions, analyze market data, model reward program changes, monitor legal requirements, and integrate compensation with related HR processes such as performance and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop total rewards programs of the highest complexity.
• Identify areas for improvement in total rewards strategies and contribute to strategy development.
• Communicate with senior managers to deliver guidance for compensation and benefits programs.
• Manage compensation and benefits projects impacting employees across multiple countries, regions, or businesses.
• Account for impact analysis of initiatives and financial/legal outcomes of programs.
• Manage benefit delivery, partnering with vendors and selecting providers.
• Contribute to integration strategy for MADO transactions.
• Lead multiple programs simultaneously.
• Develop relationships with industry professionals to maintain current market trends knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years related experience in compensation, benefits, finance, and/or human resources.
• Experience serving as a trusted compensation consultant to senior business and HR leaders.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex, cross‑functional compensation initiatives and projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of total rewards systems and other HR functions.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory environment related to employee compensation and benefits, including emerging legislation.
• Superior communication, leadership, consulting, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional financial and business acumen.
• Excellent project management, problem‑solving, and analytical skills with the ability to execute projects within overall strategies.
• Meets licensing or certification requirements of the relevant country or region (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) in the U.S.).

Benefits & Compensation

Health & Well‑being

Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing for employees and their families.

Personal & Professional Development

Programs dedicated to helping you reach career goals, including knowledge‑expertise development and cross‑division skill application.

Unconditional Inclusion

Inclusive culture that celebrates individual uniqueness and values diverse backgrounds.

Salary

Annual base salary: USD 105,500 – 243,000 (Texas). Variable incentives may also be offered.

Benefits information

Information about employee benefits offered in the U.S. can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Veterans, Disabled, LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records.

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