Senior Compensation Analyst

Summit Midstream Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

A leading midstream energy company in Houston is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst to design and administer compensation and benefits programs. The role involves conducting job evaluations, leading compensation cycles, and leveraging analytics for data-driven recommendations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in compensation analysis. Join the team to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits analysis.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, pay equity laws).

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex job evaluations and market pricing analyses using multiple survey sources.
• Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases and bonus processes.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to provide consultative support on compensation matters.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or related field

CCP, CBP, or GRP certification preferred

Tools

HRIS systems (Paylocity, Workday, ADP, Oracle)

Compensation tools (PayFactors, MarketPay)

Job description

Headquartered in Houston, Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE: SMC) develops, owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure assets located in four unconventional resource basins in the continental United States.

SMC has an equity investment in and operates Double E Pipeline, LLC, a natural gas transmission infrastructure that serves the Delaware Basin and Waha Hub in Texas. We generate revenue primarily under long-term, fee-based gathering agreements with areas of mutual interest (AMIs) and minimum volume commitments (MVCs). These arrangements provide revenue stability and limited direct commodity price exposure. Summit Midstream is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Relocation: No Relocation assistance provided.

Work Sponsorship: Summit Midstream will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. Offers are contingent upon satisfactory results from pre-employment drug screening, criminal background checks, reference checks, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Senior Compensation Analyst serves as a key contributor in designing, analyzing, and administering Summit's compensation and benefits programs. This role combines technical expertise with strategic insight to ensure rewards programs remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced analytics to provide data-driven recommendations while supporting the development of our total rewards strategy.

• Conduct complex job evaluations and market pricing analyses using multiple survey sources
• Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases and bonus processes
• Develop and maintain salary structures, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness
• Partner with HR Business Partners to provide consultative support on compensation matters
• Audit and reconcile compensation data across systems (Paylocity, Fidelity, PayFactors, etc.)
• Develop advanced compensation dashboards and metrics
• Automate and streamline reporting processes where possible
• Ensure data integrity across total rewards systems
• Analyze benefits utilization and costs to identify trends
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of rewards programs
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation/benefits regulations
• Document and update policies, procedures, and job descriptions
• Participate in special projects such as M&A due diligence or system implementations
• Oversee participation in surveys
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Analytics, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits analysis
• CCP, CBP, or GRP certification preferred (or in progress)
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity, Workday, ADP, Oracle) and compensation tools (PayFactors, MarketPay)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, pay equity laws)
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management abilities

Benefits

• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program

Notice

Summit Midstream Partners will not pay a fee of any kind to any third party agency without a valid Summit Midstream Partners’ Master Service Agreement (MSA) authored and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, application, or other submission to Summit Midstream Partners without a valid MSA on file will be considered the property of Summit Midstream Partners and no fee will be paid.

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