Senior Specialist, Compensation

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Specialist, Compensation at KBR supports administration and delivery of compensation programs across the organization. You will work with HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders to provide market pricing, job evaluation, and pay recommendations to drive competitive and fair pay practices.

During the KBR separation of Mission Technology Solutions, this role offers a unique opportunity to help build compensation programs and ensure compliant, data-driven decisions that support global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of compensation experience including market pricing and job evaluation.
• Experience supporting broad-based compensation programs in a complex organization.
• Experience using compensation surveys and market data for pay decisions.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support broad-based compensation programs (base pay, incentives, salary structures).
• Conduct market pricing and analyses to support hiring, promotions, and transfers.
• Evaluate positions and assist with job leveling and salary range recommendations.
• Support annual compensation planning including merit increases and incentives.
• Provide guidance on pay recommendations with Talent Acquisition and HR.
• Analyze compensation data and prepare reports for leadership.
• Maintain compensation structures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Assist in pay equity reviews and related analyses.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, and documentation needs.
• Research market trends and regulatory developments for decisions.
• Support projects and process improvements in compensation.

Skills

Compensation principles

Market pricing

Salary administration

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Senior Specialist, Compensation

The Senior Specialist, Compensation supports the administration and delivery of compensation programs across the organization. This role partners with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to provide compensation analysis, market pricing, job evaluation, and pay recommendations that support competitive and equitable pay practices. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage compensation-related activities with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January 4, 2027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support compensation programs and practices that will position the company for long‑term success while supporting critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key 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.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a 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.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing methodologies, and salary administration practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate compensation data effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective communication and stakeholder partnership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• Experience supporting compensation programs within a public company environment.
• Exposure to global compensation practices.
• Experience with Workday or other HRIS platforms.
• Experience supporting organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or organizational change.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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