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You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.\nBeing “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.\nIt’s time to energize your future! Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity - apply today! Stay connected with us - follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.\n\nPosition:\n\nCompensation Manager\n\nLocation:\n\nHouston, TX\n\nAbout Crawford:\n\nIf you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below:\n\nAdapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people\n\nDare: Appropriately challenge the status quo\n\nLearn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve\n\nResponsibilities\n\nThe Compensation Manager is responsible for the design, administration, analysis, and governance of the organization's compensation programs. This individual contributor role serves as the subject matter expert for all compensation-related matters, ensuring the company maintains competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices that support business objectives and talent strategies.\nThe Compensation Manager partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to provide market intelligence, compensation analytics, salary structure management, job evaluations, incentive plan administration, and strategic compensation recommendations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President of Finance, this role plays a critical part in balancing talent attraction and retention objectives with financial stewardship.\nEssential Duties\nCompensation Strategy & Program Management\nDevelop, maintain, and administer company-wide compensation programs, policies, and guidelines.\nConduct market pricing analyses and benchmarking studies to ensure competitive pay positioning.\nEvaluate compensation trends and recommend program changes aligned with business objectives and market conditions.\nSupport the design and administration of base pay, short-term incentive, bonus, and commission programs.\nDevelop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and job architecture frameworks.\nJob Evaluation & Market Analysis\nLead job evaluations and compensation reviews for new and existing positions.\nPartner with HR and business leaders to assess internal equity and external competitiveness.\nEnsure appropriate job classifications, salary grades, and compensation recommendations.\nConduct regular market analyses and compensation surveys to support compensation decisions.\nAnalytics & Reporting\nAnalyze compensation data and workforce trends to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations.\nDevelop dashboards, reports, and executive summaries for HR and Finance leadership.\nMonitor internal pay equity and compensation effectiveness metrics.\nSupport budgeting, workforce planning, and organizational design initiatives with compensation-related analytics.\nCompliance & Governance\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.\nMonitor compensation practices for consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.\nSupport audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory submissions as needed.\nMaintain compensation policies, documentation, and process controls.\nBusiness Partnership\nServe as the primary compensation advisor to HR leadership, Finance, and operational leaders.\nProvide guidance on compensation-related issues, including promotions, transfers, market adjustments, and organizational changes.\nPartner with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive offer strategies and hiring recommendations.\nSupport acquisition integration activities and organizational restructuring efforts as required.\nKey Success Measures\nMarket competitiveness of compensation programs.\nInternal pay equity and compliance.\nAccuracy and effectiveness of compensation analyses and recommendations.\nSuccessful administration of annual merit and incentive processes.\nPartnership effectiveness with HR, Finance, and business leaders.\nBudget alignment and compensation cost management.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required.\n7+ years of progressive compensation experience.\nExperience designing and administering salary structures, incentive plans, and compensation programs.\nExperience conducting compensation analyses, market pricing, and job evaluations.\nExperience partnering with executive leadership and finance teams.\nPreferred Certifications\nCertified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.\nSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong understanding of compensation principles, job architecture, salary structures, and market pricing methodologies.\nAdvanced analytical and financial modeling skills.\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.\nAbility to interpret compensation survey data and workforce analytics.\nStrong business acumen and financial literacy.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills.\nAbility to influence and advise leaders at all organizational levels.\n\nEnvironment\n\nStandard office work environment\n\nNote: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer\n\nCrawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.\nWhat We Offer You\nWe offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:\n\nHealthcare plans\nDental & vision\nPaid time off\nPaid parental leave\n401(k) retirement savings with company match\nProfessional and personal development programs\n\nOpportunity to become a shareholder\nEmployer-paid short- and long-term disability\nEmployer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents\nRobust wellness program\nGym reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nWe’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.\nReady to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew - where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! \nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nSonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.\nSonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email .\nEEO is the Law\nApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.\nPay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision\nSonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. 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