Senior Compensation Strategy Lead

KBR, Inc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses/Commissions

Sign-on bonus

Relocation benefits

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Compensation to lead compensation programs across the organization and partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders. You will analyze market data, price jobs, and recommend salary ranges to support equitable pay practices.

In this role you will maintain compensation structures, support annual planning, and help ensure regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in compensation are typical requirements for this position.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of compensation experience, including market pricing, job evaluation, and salary administration.
• Experience supporting broad-based compensation programs within a complex organization.
• Experience using compensation surveys and market data to support pay decisions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support broad-based compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, salary structures, job architecture, and annual compensation processes.
• Conduct market pricing and compensation analyses to support hiring, promotions, transfers, and other compensation decisions.
• Evaluate positions and assist with job leveling and salary range recommendations.
• Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases and incentive programs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR colleagues to provide guidance on pay recommendations and offer development.
• Analyze compensation data and prepare reports, presentations, and insights for HR and business leaders.
• Maintain compensation structures, guidelines, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in pay equity reviews and other compensation-related analyses.
• Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support compensation-related audits, due diligence activities, regulatory reporting, and documentation requirements.
• Research market trends, emerging compensation practices, and regulatory developments to support informed decision-making.
• Support compensation projects, process improvements, and special initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Base salary administration

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Compensation to lead compensation programs across the organization and partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders. You will analyze market data, price jobs, and recommend salary ranges to support equitable pay practices.

In this role you will maintain compensation structures, support annual planning, and help ensure regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in compensation are typical requirements for this position.