Lead Compensation Analyst

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.    Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.    Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.     Job Summary

Lead the design, administration, and improvement of broad-based compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, sales compensation, pay structures, job architecture, and governance. Serve as a lead compensation subject matter expert and strategic advisor, translating complex analysis into clear recommendations that support business objectives, market competitiveness, internal equity, compliance, and talent strategy. Independently lead complex compensation projects, including market pricing, job evaluation, survey participation, pay structure analysis, and program design. Provide guidance to less experienced compensation professionals and promote consistent, equitable compensation practices across the organization. Essential Functions

Lead complex broad-based compensation programs and processes, including base pay, annual incentives, sales compensation, pay structures, job architecture, and governance. Evaluate program effectiveness, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements to strengthen consistency, competitiveness, equity, compliance, and efficiency. Lead complex internal and external compensation studies using market-pricing tools, survey sources, and reporting systems to collect, analyze, interpret, and validate data; present findings and influence management decisions through clear, well-supported recommendations. Partner with Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Accounting, and other functions on compensation filings, audits, disclosures, and information requests; ensure accurate, timely, and consistent responses. Provide advanced consultation to management and Human Resources on organizational design, job architecture, job leveling, title governance, pay decisions, and compensation implications for complex or sensitive business changes. Evaluate new and revised positions using market pricing, job slotting, internal comparisons, and job architecture methods; maintain pay structures and develop recommendations for complex roles and organizations. Set and monitor data standards, controls, and reporting practices to maintain compensation and job data integrity, including FLSA status, EEO category, job code, and pay-related updates. Interpret compensation trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, pay equity considerations, and compensation-related regulatory requirements, and translate them into practical guidance, process improvements, and compliant program administration. Provide technical guidance, peer review, coaching, and knowledge sharing; serve as an escalation point for complex compensation questions and process issues Education Description

BS/BA Degree required in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Finance, or other field. Certification from WorldatWork (CCP) is desired. Experience

Minimum of 7 years of compensation experience, including base pay administration, market surveys, job pricing, job evaluation, variable pay design and administration, and regulatory compliance. MarketPay experience preferred.

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