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Compensation & Benefits Manager

This is a high-impact leadership role within a stable energy firm, requiring a rare blend of technical compensation expertise and benefits strategy. The position is ideal for a data-driven professional who enjoys the complexity of executive rewards and the nuances of regulatory compliance. It offers the chance to lead a team while serving as a strategic consultant to the highest levels of the company.

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Hunter + Sage

Houston, Texas, United States · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role within a stable energy firm, requiring a rare blend of technical compensation expertise and benefits strategy. The position is ideal for a data-driven professional who enjoys the complexity of executive rewards and the nuances of regulatory compliance. It offers the chance to lead a team while serving as a strategic consultant to the highest levels of the company.

The hiring side

About Hunter + Sage

Hunter + Sage is a large employer working in energy / oil & gas, based in Houston, Texas, United States.

Industry

Energy / Oil & Gas

Size

Large

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and govern enterprise-wide base pay and incentive structures
  • Manage the full lifecycle of health, welfare, and retirement benefits
  • Lead annual merit cycles, salary planning, and market adjustment projects
  • Oversee third-party vendor evaluations and RFP processes
  • Ensure total rewards programs meet all federal and state legal requirements

Essential

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or people management capacity
  • Comprehensive expertise in both compensation and benefits disciplines
  • Direct experience within the energy, utilities, or oil and gas sectors
  • Proven track record with executive compensation and equity-based programs
  • Proficiency in Oracle-based HR systems, specifically Oracle Cloud
  • Advanced capability in financial modeling and data analytics via Excel

Preferred

  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation
  • Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation

Key Skills

Strategic total rewards designIncentive program administration (STI/Performance-based)Market benchmarking and salary planningVendor and broker relationship managementRegulatory compliance (FLSA, SEC, ERISA, ACA)Change management and communicationBudget forecasting and fiscal managementM&A due diligence

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Comprehensive Health & Welfare programs
  • Retirement and 401(k) plans
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Leadership of a specialized team
  • Exposure to executive-level decision making
  • Professional development in a stable, well-established organization

Next step

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