Compensation Analyst, Management

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

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The Compensation Analyst supports the design, implementation, and administration of Kelso’s compensation programs. This role plays a key hands‑on role in building and maintaining structured, data‑driven pay practices across a multi‑entity, acquisition‑driven organization. Reporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this position will assist in developing compensation frameworks, salary structures, and incentive programs, including sales and business development plans aligned to revenue growth.

• Support development and maintenance of job architecture, leveling, and salary bands.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Provide pay recommendations for hires, promotions, and internal equity adjustments.
• Assist in annual merit and bonus planning processes.

• Support design and administration of sales and business development incentive programs.
• Assist with commission structures, bonus calculations, and payout tracking.
• Model financial impact of proposed incentive plans.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to ensure plan clarity and execution.

• Support compensation practices tailored to construction and MEP roles, including field leadership, project managers, estimators, and skilled trades.
• Experience in construction, MEP, or related industries strongly preferred.

• Ensure compensation practices align with wage and hour regulations.
• Support documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Assist with compensation due diligence and integration efforts during acquisitions.

• 4–7 years of compensation or Total Rewards experience.
• Experience supporting development of compensation structures and incentive plans.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Experience in construction, MEP, industrial, or field-based workforce environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of multi‑state wage and hour regulations.
• Experience with Workday is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (CCP preferred but not required).

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong financial acumen
• Process-driven and structured
• Collaborative with Sales and Operations stakeholders
• High accountability and execution focus

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

• Growth Opportunities:
  Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
• Company Culture:
  You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
• Impact:
  Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well‑being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.