Hybrid Manager Compensation (Fort Worth, TX, US, 76131) at BNSF Railway

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Employee Referral Eligible:  

Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX 
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025
Number of Positions: 1 
Salary Range: $95,000-$125,000
Salary Band: 29; 30

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.  Career development is a lifelong process. That's one of the many exciting and rewarding aspects of working on our railroad. Regardless of where we work or what we do, we always have an opportunity to continue to learn and grow.

This is a full-time position and eligible for participation in BNSF’s remote flexibility work policy. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will guide, consult and execute across a breadth of compensation-related matters including design, implementation, compliance, reporting & analysis, and day-to-day administration of BNSF’s compensation policies and programs. 

Responsibilities include:

• Initiate projects that support BNSF’s ability to attract and retain talent through competitive compensation programs
• Assess compliance, risk and cost of various compensation programs and decisions
• Analyze market data, review job documentation, and make compensation recommendations to maintain internal and external equity across all aspects of compensation
• Serve as subject matter expert to stakeholders across BNSF
• Analyze complex data to understand industry/market trends and the corresponding financial impact and make appropriate recommendations to team leaders and business partners
• Manage annual compensation initiatives such as the merit increase process, ICP, salary survey submissions, and internal audits
• Regularly partner with Technology Services to implement or enhance compensation-related technology platforms
• Represent BNSF in various railroad industry forums
• Analyze and prepare reports for internal stakeholders as needed
• Provide day-to-day compensation support

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Minimum of three years of experience in Human Resources or comparable industry experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge/influence business partners with expense leverage concepts
• Ability to coordinate tasks and make decisions independently
• Ability to adjust readily to multiple demands and shifting priorities 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources or Business related field. 
• CCP or other compensation-related certification
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices and programs including job analysis, job evaluation, and salary structuring
• Strong compliance background
• Railroad experience

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

•     Criminal history 
•     Last 7 years of driving history
•     Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
•     Social Security number
•     Education

•     Medical evaluation
•     Drug Screen
•     Other elements as needed

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