Compensation Director Jobs in Texas

Compensation Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate headquarters, financial services, healthcare systems, and energy companies, with openings from senior compensation analyst through VP-level total rewards leadership. Houston, Dallas, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, where major employers like ExxonMobil, Texas Health Resources, and American Airlines have deep compensation teams. Equity plan design, executive compensation, and healthcare total rewards are the most actively recruited specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20+
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring9
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Cook Incorporated
Director, Compensation
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Cook Incorporated
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Director, Compensation
Cook Incorporated
Fort Worth, Texas
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Celanese
Senior Director, Compensation
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Celanese
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Senior Director, Compensation
Celanese
Irving, Texas
Human Resources
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Business Strategy
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Welltower, Inc
Director, Compensation and Benefits
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Director, Compensation and Benefits
Welltower, Inc
Plano, Texas
Human Resources
Compensation & Benefits
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Alvarez & Marsal
Director, Compensation and Benefits
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Alvarez & Marsal
Added 2mo ago
Director, Compensation and Benefits
Alvarez & Marsal
Houston, Texas
Human Resources
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Tax
$130k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Alvarez & Marsal
Director, Compensation and Benefits
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Alvarez & Marsal
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Director, Compensation and Benefits
Alvarez & Marsal
Dallas, Texas
Human Resources
Partnerships & Business Development
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$130k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Compensation Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
4 jobs
Fort Worth
4 jobs
Houston
4 jobs
Austin
3 jobs
Garland
1 jobs
Irving
1 jobs
Midland
1 jobs
Plano
1 jobs
Victoria
1 jobs

Compensation Director Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal4
  • WTW
    WTW2
  • Celanese
    Celanese1
  • Cook Incorporated
    Cook Incorporated1
  • Dallas Baptist University
    Dallas Baptist University1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Education2
  • Insurance2
  • Investment & Asset Management2

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in compensation director jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or a related business field required
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork strongly preferred
  • Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience including management responsibility
  • Demonstrated expertise in executive compensation, equity plan administration, or total rewards strategy
  • Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
  • Working knowledge of FLSA, Texas Payday Law, and federal pay equity regulations

Compensation Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a compensation director in Texas?

Most compensation directors in Texas follow a path that starts with a business, finance, or human resources degree, then builds several years of compensation analyst or manager experience before moving into director roles. Texas has no state license for this role, but the Certified Compensation Professional credential from WorldatWork is the most recognized qualification and frequently listed as a requirement by large Texas employers. Gaining experience with equity compensation or executive pay significantly accelerates advancement.

Which companies hire compensation directors in Texas?

Employers hiring compensation directors in Texas right now include Alvarez & Marsal, WTW, and Celanese, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major hospital networks, and large energy companies generates consistent demand for senior compensation leadership year-round.

Which Texas cities have the most compensation director jobs?

Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston have the most compensation director openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of energy, petrochemical, and healthcare employers, Dallas draws heavily from financial services and retail corporate headquarters, and Austin's growing technology sector has added a significant layer of equity compensation and total rewards roles in recent years.

Are there remote compensation director jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 0% of compensation director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the analytical and policy-driven nature of the work. Executive compensation design, job architecture projects, and HRIS-based analysis are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while roles tied to large multi-site HR teams tend to require at least hybrid presence.

How can I get hired as a compensation director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a compensation analyst role, which large Texas employers like Texas Health Resources, HEB, and major energy companies fill regularly through HR rotational programs and direct-hire analyst postings. Adjacent roles in HR generalist, benefits administration, or financial analysis translate well. Completing the WorldatWork CCP coursework or earning a SHRM-CP while in an analyst seat is the credential most likely to accelerate promotion to a director title within Texas corporate HR teams.

Where can I find and apply to compensation director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to compensation director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each position.

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