Manager, Compensation & Benefits

TECO Energy•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

New Mexico Gas Company is seeking an experienced Manager of Compensation & Benefits to lead the design, implementation, and administration of comprehensive total rewards programs. The position shapes and enhances total rewards strategy, leads a team delivering service to employees, and ensures programs are competitive, compliant, aligned with organizational goals, and supportive of employee engagement and retention. The successful candidate will bring expertise in compensation structures, benefits management, data analytics, and regulatory compliance, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role manages compensation programs and employee benefits, oversees compliance and reporting, analyzes program data, supports budgeting and forecasting, and works with leadership and finance to align total rewards strategies. It leads and develops a team of 2–4 HR professionals. The work is primarily in a normal office environment, with occasional required travel for field visits. Field visits may require personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, puncture-resistant boots, and a hard hat. Overtime and weekend work may be required depending on business need.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Valid driver's license.
Eight years of progressive Human Resources management experience.
Three years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience managing benefits administration, compensation frameworks, and job evaluation methodologies.
Experience with HRIS systems and compensation tools.
One or more HR-related professional certifications, such as PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, CCP, or CBP.

Responsibilities

Manage implementation and administration of compensation and total rewards programs, including salary structures, incentive and bonus plans, market benchmarking, and salary surveys.
Partner with leadership on workforce planning, pay, and promotion decisions.
Maintain job descriptions, job classifications, organizational structures, pay grades, and compensation policies to support internal equity and external market competitiveness.
Manage administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits and wellness programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, leave, and wellbeing offerings.
Lead vendor management, invoice reconciliation, contract negotiations, and renewal processes.
Oversee annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits education.
Oversee weekly, monthly, and annual audits and maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HWA, FMLA, and ADA; monitor legislative changes and adjust programs accordingly.
Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; prepare reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
Support budgeting and forecasting for total rewards programs.
Ensure alignment with leadership and finance on compensation and benefits strategies.
Lead and develop a team of 2–4 HR professionals.