Compensation Analyst

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Compensation & Benefits team in Fort Worth, TX. As Compensation Analyst, you will be responsible for enhancing our compensation programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives. This role will involve analyzing market data, managing salary structures, and collaborating with HR and business leaders to implement compensation best practices.

• Develop and manage the delivery of employee compensation structures and programs.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of employee incentive programs.
• Manage annual compensation planning, including merit increases, promotions, and adjustments.
• Manage compensation-related data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of job analysis and job evaluation methods and processes including job architecture and salary structures.
• Provide compensation information, advice, support, and guidance to the team regarding complex issues and situations across the company.
• Collect external compensation data such as: conducting market research and salary benchmarking, analyzing compensation data and trends, and participating in multiple compensation surveys.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of compensation policies and guidelines.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations.
• Develop tools and models for evaluating compensation data.
• Prepare reports and metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business, or other related field
• 5+ years’ experience in compensation analysis or a related field
• A strong understanding of compensation structures, incentive programs, and compliance regulations
• Experience with industry-standard compensation tools and HR systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with advanced compensation systems
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at https://www.freese.com/services/benefits-that-work/), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at https://www.freese.com/careers/.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.