Senior Compensation Specialist

Stream Realty Partners; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Dallas seeks a Sr. Compensation Specialist to shape a competitive compensation strategy. You will oversee annual compensation planning, analyze market data for competitiveness, and support HR teams with compensation evaluations. The ideal candidate has strong HR experience, knowledge of compensation processes, and advanced Excel skills. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive salary packages emphasizing individual talents and contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• 3+ years of experience leading the full-cycle Compensation process necessary.
• Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual compensation planning process.
• Analyze market data ensuring competitiveness and salary movement.
• Conduct job evaluations on all newly created positions.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Compensation process leadership

Advanced Excel skills

Strong project management skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HCM systems (e.g., UKG, Workday)

Job description

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision. Not one focused on bricks and mortar, but with people at its foundation. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. With millions of square feet of assignments, Stream is one of the fastest‑growing, full‑service commercial real estate services organizations in the country. Our team of talented individuals have come together to create our distinct culture, best summarized by our firm’s core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER. At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It’s the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high‑caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client’s needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

The Sr. Compensation Specialist plays a key role in shaping a competitive and compliant compensation strategy which allows us to attract and retain top talent. This role is responsible for all broad‑based compensation, including participating in annual market pricing, administering the annual compensation process, managing salary structures, evaluating new positions, and driving new compensation programs that align with Stream’s compensation philosophy company wide. This position is based in downtown Dallas and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in‑office three days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual compensation planning process
• Partner with finance to set budgets using benchmark data
• Develop compensation planning process project plan to ensure that all deliverables are met
• Lead the compensation planning system set up ensuring data and set up is accurate
• Create job aids and training for compensation planning
• Manage all compensation benchmarking
• Participate in survey submission process providing Stream’s data to selected vendors
• Analyze market data ensuring market competitiveness and salary movement
• Deliver compensation insights by preparing compensation reports and dashboards for HRBPs and business leaders
• Acknowledge as the primary contact to compensation survey vendors
• Maintain and update all compensation related data including salary ranges, job code tables, job families, and career paths
• Use market data to analyze salary ranges annually and suggest movement
• Determine if new ranges are needed to support the business
• Partner with the HRBPs to develop career paths and hierarchies
• Partner with the HCM team to ensure all data is set up and accurate in the HCM system
• Oversee compensation compliance and audit support
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
• Complete FLSA reviews for new and existing positions
• Support audits and compliance reviews for compensation programs
• Provide day‑to‑day compensation support to Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, and business leaders
• Conduct job evaluations on all newly created positions
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs providing expert compensation guidance
• Respond to employee questions on pay policies and practices with clarity and professionalism

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience
• 3+ years of experience leading the full‑cycle Compensation process
• Experience with HCM and compensation systems such as UKG, Workday, HRSoft, ADP, or Success Factors
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, creating models and dashboards)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within scope
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization with professionalism and discretion
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Information

Stream is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job‑related reasons.

To apply for a position, please visit our website at

www.streamrealty.com