Compensation Manager chez Ergon, Inc

Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Compensation Manager to join our Human Resources team in Flowood, MS. We are seeking a strategic and analytical Compensation Manager to lead the development and administration of compensation programs across Ergon's diverse business units. This role will ensure our pay practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business goals, while supporting employee engagement and performance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master's or CCP preferred).
• 5 + years of experience in compensation, preferably in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with systems implementation.
• Experience with compensation survey tools.
• Experience with HRIS systems (SAP experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and manage compensation structures, salary ranges, and incentive programs.
• Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, and promotions.
• Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations using survey data and analytics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Provide consultative support to HR and business leaders on compensation decisions.
• Maintain compensation systems and reporting tools to support data-driven insights.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure competitive and equitable offers

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values the growth and contributions of each employee. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. With approximately 4,500 employees, we operate in multiple sectors, including pavement & pavement preservation, specialty refining, logistics, construction, and specialty chemicals. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where talent is recognized, rewarded, and empowered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compensation strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
• Career growth in a dynamic, diversified organization

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Compensation Manager

Location: Flowood, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.