Job Description
Senior Director of Compensation
Houston, TX
Our client, a large managed care organization in Houston, has an opportunity available for a Senior Director of Compensation. Reporting to the Chief HR and Administrative Officer, the Senior Director, Compensation serves as the enterprise leader responsible for the strategic design, governance, and oversight of the organization's compensation philosophy, executive compensation programs, incentive structures, and job architecture framework.
This role establishes and maintains a competitive, fiscally responsible compensation strategy aligned with the organization’s long-term business objectives of profitable growth, affordability, sustainability, and employee empowerment. The Senior Director serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership and the Governance Committee on compensation-related matters and ensures enterprise compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
The position provides strategic leadership across compensation planning, pay equity governance, incentive risk management, labor cost modeling, and compensation-related workforce strategy initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Compensation Governance and Advisory:
• Serve as executive advisor to the Chief HR & Administrative Officer, President & CEO, and Governance Committee on executive compensation strategy and design
• Lead development and presentation of executive compensation materials for Governance Committee and Board review
• Establish governance framework for executive compensation review cycles, market benchmarking, and risk mitigation
• Ensure alignment of executive incentive structures with enterprise performance outcomes and financial sustainability
Enterprise Compensation Strategy and Philosophy:
• Develop and maintain a multi-year enterprise compensation strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic plan
• Define and evolve compensation philosophy, salary structures, pay banding, and job architecture
• Lead enterprise compensation competitiveness analysis using appropriate market benchmarking methodologies
• Partner with Finance to model short- and long-term labor cost projections tied to growth strategy
• Ensure compensation investment decisions are data-driven and aligned with budget guidelines
Incentive and Sales Compensation Design:
• Design and oversee executive and general incentive programs, including managed care sales incentive plans
• Establish incentive governance controls and risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend strategic adjustments based on performance outcomes
• Ensure incentive structures support revenue growth while maintaining affordability and sustainability
Pay Equity, Compliance, and Risk Oversight:
• Lead enterprise pay equity analysis and corrective action planning
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour regulations, including FLSA classification integrity
• Oversee compensation-related audit activity and regulatory reporting requirements
• Establish internal compensation governance standards to mitigate financial and legal risk
Annual Compensation Planning and Execution:
• Lead enterprise annual focal point compensation planning process
• Partner with executive leadership and Finance to align merit and incentive budgets
• Provide executive-level analytics and reporting on compensation trends, Compa-ratios, pay distribution, and investment impact
• Ensure accurate and timely compensation administration processes
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources or Business
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
• 12+ years of experience developing innovative compensation plans and working with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to gain agreement
• 7+ years of management experience in Compensation and/or Total Rewards
Houston, TX
Our client, a large managed care organization in Houston, has an opportunity available for a Senior Director of Compensation. Reporting to the Chief HR and Administrative Officer, the Senior Director, Compensation serves as the enterprise leader responsible for the strategic design, governance, and oversight of the organization's compensation philosophy, executive compensation programs, incentive structures, and job architecture framework.
This role establishes and maintains a competitive, fiscally responsible compensation strategy aligned with the organization’s long-term business objectives of profitable growth, affordability, sustainability, and employee empowerment. The Senior Director serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership and the Governance Committee on compensation-related matters and ensures enterprise compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
The position provides strategic leadership across compensation planning, pay equity governance, incentive risk management, labor cost modeling, and compensation-related workforce strategy initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Executive Compensation Governance and Advisory:
• Serve as executive advisor to the Chief HR & Administrative Officer, President & CEO, and Governance Committee on executive compensation strategy and design
• Lead development and presentation of executive compensation materials for Governance Committee and Board review
• Establish governance framework for executive compensation review cycles, market benchmarking, and risk mitigation
• Ensure alignment of executive incentive structures with enterprise performance outcomes and financial sustainability
Enterprise Compensation Strategy and Philosophy:
• Develop and maintain a multi-year enterprise compensation strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic plan
• Define and evolve compensation philosophy, salary structures, pay banding, and job architecture
• Lead enterprise compensation competitiveness analysis using appropriate market benchmarking methodologies
• Partner with Finance to model short- and long-term labor cost projections tied to growth strategy
• Ensure compensation investment decisions are data-driven and aligned with budget guidelines
Incentive and Sales Compensation Design:
• Design and oversee executive and general incentive programs, including managed care sales incentive plans
• Establish incentive governance controls and risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend strategic adjustments based on performance outcomes
• Ensure incentive structures support revenue growth while maintaining affordability and sustainability
Pay Equity, Compliance, and Risk Oversight:
• Lead enterprise pay equity analysis and corrective action planning
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour regulations, including FLSA classification integrity
• Oversee compensation-related audit activity and regulatory reporting requirements
• Establish internal compensation governance standards to mitigate financial and legal risk
Annual Compensation Planning and Execution:
• Lead enterprise annual focal point compensation planning process
• Partner with executive leadership and Finance to align merit and incentive budgets
• Provide executive-level analytics and reporting on compensation trends, Compa-ratios, pay distribution, and investment impact
• Ensure accurate and timely compensation administration processes
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources or Business
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
• 12+ years of experience developing innovative compensation plans and working with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to gain agreement
• 7+ years of management experience in Compensation and/or Total Rewards
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr. Director - Compensation position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
