Role Overview
KBR is hiring a Executive Compensation Specialist. This is a full-time role in Houston, Texas. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Executive Compensation SpecialistKBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
KBR is looking for an Executive Compensation Specialist for a future opportunity to conduct and participate in executive compensation surveys to ensure access to relevant market data for all executive positions. This role will be responsible for managing the executive merit participation and communications. The Executive Compensation Specialist will partner with the global compensation team and the local people teams to provide incentive support in accordance with appropriate compensation guidelines and policy.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact and administrator for the company’s Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans, ensuring effective plan management, compliance, and participant experience
- Support annual and off-cycle equity and incentive compensation programs, including grant documentation, payout calculations, ownership tracking, and guideline monitoring
- Coordinate compensation and benefits information requests for executive tax and financial advisors as appropriate
- Communicate with employees and management through the update of people policies, maintenance of internal P&C website and other internal communications channels
- Follow, maintain, and update established guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance including SOX 404
- Assist with the preparation and administration of executive offer letters and employment-related agreements, including severance, retention, release, and change-in-control arrangements
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements as needed
- Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of data housed in compensation specific databases and systems
- Be a point of contact for compensation specific databases and serve as key support to implementation and ongoing administration of those databases/system
- Define requirements for annual executive compensation processes delivered in Workday and participate in testing
- Design and produce standard and ad hoc reports for use in executive decision-making
- Support job and salary structure including evaluating and implementing changes and conducting analysis
- May assist in the preparation of Compensation Committee materials and Compensation Discussion & Analysis schedules
Job Qualifications/Skills Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field and 2 + years of experience in Compensation
- Highly proficient skills in Microsoft Excel. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
- Prior experience with Workday, Fidelity and other HRIS systems
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, interacting effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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How do I apply for the Executive Compensation Specialist position at KBR?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to KBR. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Executive Compensation Specialist position at KBR located?
This position is based in Houston, Texas. KBR has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Executive Compensation Specialist at KBR earn?
KBR has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Executive Compensation Specialist role at KBR posted?
This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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