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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Location:
Rosedale Office Building
Department:
Human Resources
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
30,000 Sign-On Bonus
As Cook Children's Director of Compensation, you will be a key member of the Compensation leadership team and have shared accountability for the success of the function. You will work without considerable direction in guiding the implementation and administration of all employee and provider pay programs. In your role, you will ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness according to the established compensation design process, standard operating procedures and company policies.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President (“AVP”), you will be a backup to the AVP, a thought leader, and a trusted advisor who helps communicate and manage Compensation’s role, vision, and purpose to the organization. You will lead the Compensation Analysts and Compensation Consultants in delivering excellent service by assessing and resolving a myriad of compensation challenges. You will train and develop leaders, establish standard operating procedures, recommend modifications to policy, and direct the day-to-day activities of the Compensation Lead and Analysts.
In the Director role, you will routinely partner and work in concert with other HR functions (e.g., HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, HRIS) employing a wide degree of creativity and latitude in advancing HR and Compensation strategy.
Finally, you will maintain an understanding of and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal employment and wage and hour laws. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in compensation administration or a related HR role
- 5+ years overseeing the operations of a compensation team
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration/management, finance, human resources, psychology or related field. In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 10 years of progressive experience in a substantially similar role may be substituted for the education.
About us:
Cook Children's Health Care System
Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
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Compensation Director Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal4

- WTW2

- Celanese1

- Cook Incorporated1

- 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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