We are looking for a highly skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Houston, Texas. In this contract position, you will play a vital role in shaping and maintaining equitable compensation structures while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This opportunity is ideal for someone with expertise in compensation processes and a passion for delivering impactful results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead compensation-related projects, including role mapping assignments and the development of structured salary grades.<br>• Design and implement salary grade frameworks based on market analysis and internal pay equity standards.<br>• Conduct audits of existing compensation practices to identify and resolve inconsistencies in salary ranges.<br>• Manage job code reviews, addressing duplicate entries and ensuring alignment with organizational roles.<br>• Utilize UKG Pro software to analyze payroll and compensation data, supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Research market trends to provide recommendations for maintaining competitive compensation offerings.<br>• Collaborate with HR teams and leadership to communicate updates to salary ranges and compensation policies.<br>• Support the development and execution of strategies to enhance pay equity across the organization.<br>• Provide expertise in benefits coordination, including compliance with FMLA and other regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.<br>• At least 5 years of experience in compensation-focused roles within Human Resources.<br>• Proven ability to develop salary ranges, conduct audits, and update compensation strategies.<br>• Proficiency in using UKG Pro software or similar platforms for payroll and compensation analysis.<br>• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data trends.<br>• Experience in job mapping, salary grade creation, and job code audits.<br>• Knowledge of benefits functions, including FMLA compliance and benefits analysis.<br>• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with HR teams and leadership.

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