Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of compensation programs, policies, and projects across the organization in accordance with Hilcorp's compensation philosophy.
• Manage the annual compensation review process, including salary planning, incentive awards, configuration of HRIS (Workday), and communication of compensation outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise, insight, and understanding to the business on all compensation matters.
• Prepare compensation recommendations for new hires and current employees, providing insight based on knowledge of relevant labor markets and internal relativity.
• Research compensation trends and conduct market analysis to ensure programs are aligned with the competitive market.
• Review compensation policies to ensure continued alignment with legislation and best practice.
• Use compensation data to provide thoughtful analysis and insight to drive recommendations, with the ability to present outcomes to business leaders in a concise manner.
• Implement and administer special compensation programs and incentive systems for all employees or for specific groups to support the organization's objectives.
• Oversee the process of timely and accurate weekly, biweekly, and monthly multi-state, non-union, and union payroll.
• Review accuracy of payroll and transmission files on weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis.
• Oversee payroll adjustments, including federal, state, W4, wage garnishments, transfers, and schedule changes.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the company's values - Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Ability to remain professional, positive, determined, and focused when facing challenging situations.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation and payroll administration with an emphasis on managing and executing multiple initiatives and process enhancements.
• Demonstrated success in the design, implementation, and communication of compensation programs with the ability to advise and influence senior leaders.
• Ability to use data to build & present recommendations to senior leaders, ask thoughtful questions, and bring ideas to the table.
• Understanding of compensation trends, pay equity, compensation administration and financial modelling with the ability to present and train individuals on compensation topics.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, ensuring diligence with the details.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
• Knowledge of IRS & FLSA regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation, and statutory compliance for US
• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Familiar with payroll software Workday and ADP.
• High level of MS Office proficiency.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred