Director of Benefits Compensation and Payroll

Beusa Energy Group • The Woodlands, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll is a strategic HR leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing total rewards programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure day-to-day operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable programs. It oversees compensation structures, benefits offerings, and payroll operations in alignment with organizational goals.

The Director leads and develops the Benefits, Payroll, and Compensation team; maintains compliant, documented, audit-ready processes and internal controls; and supports operational needs involving complex benefits, payroll, or compensation matters. The role also monitors regulatory changes and emerging total rewards strategies.

The position is based at the corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas, and requires in-person, predictable attendance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the posting also notes that work hours may include early mornings, late afternoons or evenings, and weekends depending on job demands. Travel is listed as up to 10% in the job details and less than 25% in the description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive HR experience focused on compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Pass a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and any required pre-employment aptitude or competency assessments.
• Proficiency in spoken English.
• Ability to meet the position’s in-person, predictable attendance requirement.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and NLRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive conversations and draft policies.
• Ability to interpret employee survey, turnover, and investigation data to inform strategy.
• Leadership presence and ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change.
• Project management skills, including managing multiple initiatives, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to address complex employee issues with discretion, fairness, and strategic foresight.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence, while maintaining objectivity.
• Sound decision-making in situations with legal, ethical, and organizational implications.
• Adaptability in changing environments and workforce needs.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Relevant certification, such as CCP, CBP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Familiarity with Paycom, Oracle, Workday, ADP, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Benefits, Payroll, and Compensation team to maintain high standards of compliance, accuracy, and service.
• Establish expectations, workflows, and internal controls that meet applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide hands-on operational support for complex benefits, payroll, or compensation issues when needed.
• Ensure processes, documentation, and systems remain audit-ready and aligned with internal governance standards.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Monitor changes in benefits, payroll, tax, wage-and-hour, and compensation regulations and assess their organizational impact.
• Monitor emerging total rewards and incentive strategies that may support attraction, retention, and performance.
• Manage compensation strategies, salary structures, and incentive programs.
• Lead annual compensation reviews, market benchmarking, and job evaluations.
• Partner with HR business partners and leadership on internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Advise on executive compensation, bonus plans, and long-term incentive programs.
• Recommend benefit plan designs and oversee health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs.
• Evaluate vendor performance and manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and consultants.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA.
• Partner with Communications on benefits education and communication initiatives.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple entities, states, and pay structures.
• Ensure payroll compliance with tax regulations, wage-and-hour laws, and internal controls.
• Work with Finance and HRIS teams to improve payroll systems and reporting.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and regulatory inquiries and support audits as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support successful operations and business continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director