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Compensation Planner Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Compensation Analyst

Houston, TX · Remote

$60K - $75K/yr

Prepare compensation analysis, models, reports, and materials to support compensation planning and decision-making. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and validate data inputs ...

... planning) • Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership on compensation insights and workforce trends • Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple ...

Sr Compensation Analyst MGT

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit, promotion, and market adjustment reviews. * Develop, prepare, and present compensation analyses, reports, metrics, and recommendations to ...

Sr Compensation Analyst MGT

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit, promotion, and market adjustment reviews. * Develop, prepare, and present compensation analyses, reports, metrics, and recommendations to ...

Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit, promotion, and market adjustment reviews. * Prepare compensation reports, analyses, metrics, and presentations to support Human ...

Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit, promotion, and market adjustment reviews. * Prepare compensation reports, analyses, metrics, and presentations to support Human ...

... planning Provide support to the Director of Total Rewards in the development of materials for the Compensation Committee Design and maintain salary structures, job architecture, and compensation ...

Driving Annual Compensation Planning (ACP) -owning the full end-of-year cycle including merit, bonus, promotion and additional adjustment, as well as our pay-for-performance corporate bonus payout ...

Driving Annual Compensation Planning (ACP) -owning the full end-of-year cycle including merit, bonus, promotion and additional adjustment, as well as our pay-for-performance corporate bonus payout ...

... planning • Provide support to the Director of Total Rewards in the development of materials for the Compensation Committee • Design and maintain salary structures, job architecture, and ...

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How much do compensation planner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for compensation planner in Houston, TX is $66,458.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,600.00 and $77,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Compensation Planner vs Compensation Analyst?

AspectCompensation PlannerCompensation Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; certifications like CCPBachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related; certifications like CCP or CBP
Work EnvironmentHR departments, corporate offices, consulting firmsHR teams, corporate offices, consulting firms
Employer & IndustryCorporations, government agencies, consulting

While both Compensation Planners and Compensation Analysts work within HR to develop and analyze pay structures, Compensation Planners focus more on designing compensation strategies and plans, whereas Compensation Analysts analyze data to ensure competitive and equitable pay. The roles often overlap, but the Planner emphasizes strategy and planning, while the Analyst emphasizes data analysis and reporting.

What cities near Houston, TX are hiring for Compensation Planner jobs?

Cities near Houston, TX with the most Compensation Planner job openings:

Compensation Analyst

HIRE Strategies

Houston, TX • Remote

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Exciting opportunity at a growing company in Northwest Houston for an HR professional with compensation analytical skills.


The Compensation Analyst is responsible for assessing the company’s pay structure for employees by researching compensation trends. This involves analyzing market trends in the hospitality industry and ensure compliance with legal regulations.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking, and analysis for roles to ensure competitive positioning and internal equity.
  • Prepare compensation analysis, models, reports, and materials to support compensation planning and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and validate data inputs required for compensation planning, modeling, and reporting.
  • Maintain compensation tools, documentation of various compensation programs.
  • Research compensation trends, regulatory changes, and market practices to support program development and refinement.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.


Minimum Qualifications

Listed below are the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role. These qualifications are necessary for someone to be considered for this position.

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 + years compensation experience, including exposure to base pay, benchmarking, job analysis.
  • Advanced level user of Excel (i.e., pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas, macros).
  • Knowledgeable of HRIS and compensation related tools/software.
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, strong analytical skills and mathematical aptitude required, and understanding of how an organization function.


All resumes are confidential and will only be sent to the client with your verbal permission. EOE


  • Seniority Level
    Associate
  • Industry
    • Hospitality
  • Employment Type
    Full-time
  • Job Functions
    • Accounting/Auditing
  • Skills
    • Microsoft Excel


Company Description

Multi-million dollar hospitality group.