Sr. Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Comfort Systems USA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Position Overview
The Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist is responsible for administering, analyzing, and optimizing the organization’s total rewards programs, including compensation structures, salary benchmarking, benefits administration, compliance, and annual cycle activities. This role serves as a subject‑matter expert and works closely with HR leadership to ensure programs remain competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with organizational goals. The position also provides advanced analytical support, contributes to policy development, and advises managers on pay and benefits decisions. Key Job Responsibilities
Manage compensation programs including salary & bonus structures, pay grades, and job evaluations. Conduct annual and ad‑hoc salary benchmarking using market surveys and third‑party data sources. Analyze internal pay equity and prepare recommendations to maintain fairness, competitiveness, and compliance. Partner with HR and department leaders on compensation decisions for promotions, adjustments, and new hire offers. Support annual merit cycle planning, modeling, budgeting, and communication materials. Assist with the development and maintenance of compensation policies and procedures. Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and wellness initiatives. Provide guidance on leave administration, including FMLA and ADA compliance. Serve as the primary escalation point for employee benefits questions and complex case resolution. Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and vendors on plan management, issue resolution, and annual renewals. Support open enrollment planning, system configuration, testing, and employee communications. Ensure benefit programs comply with federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA). Review benefit plan utilization and recommend improvements for cost savings and employee value. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in HR/benefits systems. Assist with audits (benefits, 401(k), compensation, payroll). Guide, support, mentor other benefit and compensation specialists. Any other job duties as assigned by TAS. Job Skills
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement, tact and discretion. Critical thinking and the ability to identify alternative solutions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment. Education & Training
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field. Extensive experience or training in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum Requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 5‑7 years of related experience in benefits, compensation, human resources, or other analytical role involving sensitive personal information. Proficient with at least one HRIS or benefit system. Previous experience with labor market compensation surveys. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, modeling). Strong knowledge of FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Requirements
Bilingual in English and Spanish. Ability to analyze and present data graphically, quantitatively, including work with spreadsheets and databases. Familiarity with labor laws and regulations, especially wage and hour laws. CCP, CBP, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or CEBS certification. Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments. Previous experience working in Workday HCM. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. Company Overview
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston‑headquartered company that is part of a large Houston‑headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customers’ facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com. Important Notice
TAS has a tobacco‑free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take “smoking” breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes. Additional Information
Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time, and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume. TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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The Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist is responsible for administering, analyzing, and optimizing the organization’s total rewards programs, including compensation structures, salary benchmarking, benefits administration, compliance, and annual cycle activities. This role serves as a subject‑matter expert and works closely with HR leadership to ensure programs remain competitive, cost‑effective, and aligned with organizational goals. The position also provides advanced analytical support, contributes to policy development, and advises managers on pay and benefits decisions. Key Job Responsibilities
Manage compensation programs including salary & bonus structures, pay grades, and job evaluations. Conduct annual and ad‑hoc salary benchmarking using market surveys and third‑party data sources. Analyze internal pay equity and prepare recommendations to maintain fairness, competitiveness, and compliance. Partner with HR and department leaders on compensation decisions for promotions, adjustments, and new hire offers. Support annual merit cycle planning, modeling, budgeting, and communication materials. Assist with the development and maintenance of compensation policies and procedures. Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and wellness initiatives. Provide guidance on leave administration, including FMLA and ADA compliance. Serve as the primary escalation point for employee benefits questions and complex case resolution. Coordinate with brokers, carriers, and vendors on plan management, issue resolution, and annual renewals. Support open enrollment planning, system configuration, testing, and employee communications. Ensure benefit programs comply with federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, COBRA). Review benefit plan utilization and recommend improvements for cost savings and employee value. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in HR/benefits systems. Assist with audits (benefits, 401(k), compensation, payroll). Guide, support, mentor other benefit and compensation specialists. Any other job duties as assigned by TAS. Job Skills
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement, tact and discretion. Critical thinking and the ability to identify alternative solutions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment. Education & Training
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field. Extensive experience or training in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum Requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 5‑7 years of related experience in benefits, compensation, human resources, or other analytical role involving sensitive personal information. Proficient with at least one HRIS or benefit system. Previous experience with labor market compensation surveys. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, modeling). Strong knowledge of FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Preferred Requirements
Bilingual in English and Spanish. Ability to analyze and present data graphically, quantitatively, including work with spreadsheets and databases. Familiarity with labor laws and regulations, especially wage and hour laws. CCP, CBP, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, or CEBS certification. Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments. Previous experience working in Workday HCM. Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. Company Overview
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston‑headquartered company that is part of a large Houston‑headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customers’ facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com. Important Notice
TAS has a tobacco‑free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take “smoking” breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes. Additional Information
Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time, and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume. TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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