Manager, Compensation & Benefits

This Opportunity•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

New Mexico Gas Company is seeking an experienced Manager of Compensation & Benefits to lead the design, implementation, and administration of our comprehensive total rewards programs. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape and enhance total rewards strategy and lead a team that delivers exceptional service to our employees while ensuring our total rewards program is competitive, compliant, aligned with organizational goals and promotes employee engagement and retention. The ideal candidate has a collaborative and forward-thinking mindset, deep expertise in compensation structures, benefits management, data analytics, and regulatory compliance, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
A valid Driver's License
Eight (8) years of progressive Human Resources management experience, including at least five (5) years of direct experience administering compensation and benefits programs
Three (3) years of supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
One or more of the following: PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-CP/SCP, CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), CBP (Certified Benefits Professional), or other HR-related professional certification(s)
Experience in managing benefits administration, compensation frameworks and job evaluation methodologies
Experience with HRIS systems and compensation tools

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation and administration of compensation and total rewards programs, including salary structures, incentive and bonus plans, market benchmarking, and salary surveys to ensure competitive positioning.
Partner with leadership on workforce planning, pay and promotion decisions while maintaining job descriptions, job classifications, organizational structures, pay grades, and compensation policies to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness across all roles.
Manage the administration and continuous improvement of comprehensive employee benefits and wellness programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, leave, and wellbeing offerings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and workforce needs.
Lead vendor management, invoice reconciliation, contract negotiations, and renewal processes while overseeing annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits education to maximize program value, engagement, and employee experience.
Oversee weekly, monthly and annual audits and maintain accurate documentation of policies, procedures, and reporting requirements while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HWA, FMLA, ADA).
Monitor changes in legislation and adjust programs accordingly.
Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and prepare reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
Support budgeting and forecasting related to total rewards programs.
Ensure alignment with leadership and finance on compensation and benefits strategies.
Lead and develop a team of 2-4 HR professionals.