Lead Specialist – Compensation & Benefits
Job title: Lead Specialist – Compensation & Benefits
Location: Houston, TX (hybrid)
Employment: Direct Hire / full-time
About the company
A global leader in renewable energy solutions, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of wind energy systems. The company operates across multiple continents with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and energy transition, supporting large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide. Known for its integrated capabilities across the full lifecycle of wind projects, it combines engineering expertise with data-driven optimization to deliver efficient, reliable energy solutions at scale.
About the role
This is a regional Compensation & Benefits position with ownership across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, responsible for executing reward strategies aligned to global frameworks while adapting to local market conditions and legislation. The role covers the full reward lifecycle – annual compensation cycles, benchmarking, pay equity, cost modelling, promotions, and governance of all compensation elements, while acting as a key advisor to stakeholders through data-driven insights and market intelligence.
About you
You bring 5 to 7+ years’ experience in compensation and benefits within a large, global environment, with strong technical capability across benchmarking, analytics, and reward program design. You’re highly proficient in Excel and HR systems, well-versed in U.S. and Canadian labor legislation (FLSA, EPA, ADA, etc.), and comfortable working cross-functionally with HR, finance, and legal teams. Critically, you combine analytical depth with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior level.
What’s on offer?
A high-impact role within a global reward team, offering strong exposure to strategic projects, international collaboration, and complex compensation programs. The environment supports both professional growth and career progression, with the opportunity to shape reward practices in a fast-evolving, globally connected business.