Senior Compensation Specialist

Titan Cement Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compensation Specialist to design and manage compensation programs that align with business strategies. This role is crucial for supporting talent attraction and retention through competitive pay practices. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in compensation within a public company. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in the heavy building materials industry, and contribute to shaping the future of compensation practices while ensuring compliance and internal equity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in compensation or total rewards in a public company.
• Expertise in executive pay structures and equity incentives.

Responsibilities

• Designing and administering compensation programs for all organizational levels.
• Leading the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit increases and bonuses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Skills

Compensation Analysis

Market Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Confidentiality Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.

In the last ten years, Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue, and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, is now publicly listed, and operates across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the core of Titan America's operations are the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete blocks. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing, and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we serve. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

We are the number one player in key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and hold leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now over 2,500 strong, drives our success. Our assets include two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.

Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our markets.

Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact at www.titanamerica.com.

Responsibilities

The Senior Compensation Specialist plays a key role in designing and administering compensation programs for all organizational levels—from frontline employees to executives. This role ensures pay practices align with business strategy to support talent attraction, retention, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Success requires strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of compensation practices, market dynamics, and compliance, especially within a public company environment.

This is a salaried exempt position reporting to the HR Manager – Analytics, Systems & Rewards, and working closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer on Executive Compensation matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to provide compensation guidance, market data analysis, and modeling.
• Preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations for company leadership, including analyses for the Compensation Committee of the Board related to Executive Compensation, long-term incentives, etc.
• Supporting SEC reporting and compliance filings.
• Leading administration of the company’s equity incentive plan.
• Participating in and analyzing compensation market surveys at all levels; providing benchmarking and internal equity recommendations.
• Leading the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit increases, bonus programs, and long-term incentives.
• Performing job evaluations by partnering with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to determine appropriate classifications and pay grades.
• Supporting other compensation projects, such as pay equity reviews, incentive plan design, or due diligence.
• Developing and delivering communication strategies to enhance employee awareness and engagement with compensation programs.
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations while reflecting best practices in total rewards.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards; experience in a public company preferred.
• Expertise in executive pay structures, equity incentives, and public disclosure requirements.
• Ability to develop and deliver data-driven presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Discretion in managing confidential information.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (macros, formulas, dashboards).
• CCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow. People are central to our success, and their efforts and talents have sustained Titan for over 100 years. Learn more at www.titanamerica.com. EOE/AA-M/F/H/V