Compensation Analyst

Company: Cornerstone Building Brands
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description Responsibilities As a Compensation Analyst, you will be a key member of the Compensation team reporting to the Manager, Compensation Programs. In this role, you will help to advance our compensation philosophy by being a critical advisor and support to our business leaders. Your role will support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the company’s compensation programs by ensuring pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant. This role provides market pricing, data analysis, and program support across base pay and incentive programs. Essential Duties • Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using salary surveys; analyze data and provide pay recommendations. • Support administration of companywide compensation programs, including base pay, annual merit, short- and long-term incentives, gainshare program, retention, sign-on, and relocation programs. • Provide consultative support to HR and business leaders on promotions, off-cycle increases, job evaluations, and other pay-related decisions including ad hoc requests. • Participate in annual compensation processes including merit planning, incentive calculations, and salary updates • Submit job matches and manage annual salary survey participation, ensuring alignment with internal job architecture and leveling; serve as liaison with survey vendors and external partners. • Prepare compensation analyses, reporting, and modeling to support business decisions. • Maintain compensation documentation and governance practices; support audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal processes. • Support compensation-related projects and system enhancements as needed. • Maintain internal HR Case Management ticket system and Compensation Inbox providing initial support and market pricing in a consultative and timely manner. • Create materials, develop training, and conduct meetings to effectively communicate compensation programs and practices. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum 3 years experience in human resources with 1-3 years experience compensation analysis preferably within a Center of Excellence team, with responsibility for pay equity analysis, salary studies, salary survey participation, and compensation recommendations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced Excel skill ((pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis). Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods. HR Expertise: Strong understanding of human resource regulations, compliance, and best practices. Business & Analytical Skills: Strong business acumen with critical thinking and analytical ability to evaluate how business decisions impact enterprise outcomes. Experience with Dayforce or other human capital management (HCM) software. Global compensation experience (Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica) a plus. Additional Information Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. *Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $100,000 bonus medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week.) Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. *Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement. Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone -bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone -bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Notice of Recruitment Fraud We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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