Strategic Compensation Analyst

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I Compensation Specialist designs, implements, and administers compensation programs to keep them competitive, equitable, and aligned with CB&I's business strategy. The role analyzes market data, maintains salary structures, and partners with HR and business leaders to provide insights and recommendations on pay decisions.

You will support base pay, incentives, and bonus programs, conduct market pricing, and help ensure pay transparency and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, economics, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in compensation analysis or total rewards.
• Experience with HRIS systems (PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle).
• Exposure to compensation planning tools.
• Knowledge of pay equity and pay transparency regulations.
• Experience in the EPC industry desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using external survey data.
• Analyze internal compensation data for trends, pay equity considerations, and salary structure alignment.
• Support base pay, incentive, and bonus program development and administration.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and managers on offers, promotions, and job leveling.
• Participate in annual compensation processes (salary review, bonus payouts, merit planning).
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership on compensation insights and workforce trends.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency and equity regulations.
• Assist in compensation-related audits and data validation activities.
• Continuously evaluate compensation programs and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness and competitiveness.
• Perform other miscellaneous projects and duties as needed.

Skills

Market pricing

Salary data analysis

Compensation programs

Job leveling

Dashboards & reports

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle

Job description

CB&I Compensation Specialist designs, implements, and administers compensation programs to keep them competitive, equitable, and aligned with CB&I's business strategy. The role analyzes market data, maintains salary structures, and partners with HR and business leaders to provide insights and recommendations on pay decisions.

You will support base pay, incentives, and bonus programs, conduct market pricing, and help ensure pay transparency and equity.