Senior HR Analyst, Compensation

Job Description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 
 
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary Design and maintain executive compensation programs. Serve as advisor to management on executive compensation recommendations. Perform executive compensation research and presentation of findings. Review job descriptions and perform job evaluations. Prepare and conduct compensation surveys and analyze survey results to determine competitive compensation levels using market pricing techniques. Prepare executive compensation regulatory disclosures. Act as support for rate case activities including data analysis and material review. 
Essential Functions
Understand company executive compensation plans and administrative processes covering all elements of executive total rewards. Monitor executive compensation program elements such as long-term incentive administration, deferred compensation and life insurance. Develop procedures and processes to ensure accurate and timely administration of executive compensation plans and recommend changes to program designs as needed. 
Conduct and participate in internal and external studies of executive compensation practices, using market pricing software, Excel, Access, or Business Objects to capture and report data. Interpret competitive executive compensation data, present observations to management, and recommend actions based on analysis. 
Partner with internal management and executive compensation consultant to determine executive compensation levels using multiple techniques.
Stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of executive compensation management and maintain knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act, Securities and Exchange Commission regulations related to compensation to ensure compliance. 
Act as primary support for the company’s HR witness on all rate case activity. Gather and analyze data relevant to rate cases.