Senior Compensation Strategy & Analytics Lead

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a compensation subject-matter expert to lead strategy, analysis, and administration of county-wide pay programs. You will gather data, develop actionable insights, and advise leadership on policy, classifications, and budgeting considerations.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Salary Administration Guide, market benchmarking, and collaborating with HR and IT on system-wide pay initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of compensation policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Analyze complex compensation datasets to evaluate pay equity, market alignment, and classification accuracy.
• Design and administer compensation surveys and benchmark studies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Statistical calculations

Independence

PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Associates degree + 5 years experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Harris County in Houston, TX seeks a compensation subject-matter expert to lead strategy, analysis, and administration of county-wide pay programs. You will gather data, develop actionable insights, and advise leadership on policy, classifications, and budgeting considerations.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Salary Administration Guide, market benchmarking, and collaborating with HR and IT on system-wide pay initiatives.