Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Senior Compensation Analyst

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or related analytical roles.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and macros.
  • Proficiency in creating dashboards and working with compensation Workday modules.
  • Ability to analyze complex data sets and make clear recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and analysis of compensation metrics and dashboards to support decision-making.
  • Drive process improvements in compensation workflows and reporting methodologies.
  • Advise on salary and incentive recommendations for internal equity and market competitiveness.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on compensation aligning with business goals.
  • Conduct complex analyses related to pay equity and workforce planning.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to resolve compensation-related inquiries.
  • Create and maintain accurate job profiles and documentation.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including training and certifications.
  • Flexible work schedule with remote work options.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Senior Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in supporting organizational objectives through the design, administration, and analysis of compensation programs, as well as leadership of key Human Resources initiatives. This role provides advanced analytical and consultative support for salary and incentive programs, market pricing, compensation metrics, and strategic HR projects to ensure competitive, equitable, and business-aligned pay practices across the organization.

Essential Job Duties

  • Leads the preparation and analysis of monthly and ad hoc compensation metrics and dashboards, leveraging analytics to deliver actionable insights that support leadership decision-making and workforce strategy.
  • Drives continuous process improvement by evaluating compensation workflows, metrics, and reporting methodologies; recommends and implements enhancements to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and scalability.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and advises on salary and incentive recommendations to ensure alignment with internal equity, external market competitiveness, and organizational pay philosophy.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert supporting key Human Resources initiatives, ensuring compensation programs and pay practices align with business goals and evolving market conditions.
  • Conducts complex, ad hoc compensation analyses as requested by HR leadership and senior management, including pay equity, job architecture, and workforce planning analyses.
  • Partners closely with HR Business Partners and management to address compensation-related questions, provide guidance, and support informed decision-making.
  • Creates, maintains, and audits job profiles and job documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational structure and market data.
  • Participates in and leads annual compensation benchmarking and market pricing activities, including salary surveys covering pay levels and pay practices.
  • Supports data integrity through regular compensation audits and validation of HRIS and reporting outputs.
  • Assists with the development of clear, effective communication materials related to compensation programs, guidelines, and annual processes.
  • Provides training, guidance, and ongoing support to managers and HR partners on compensation tools, processes, and best practices.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned that support the broader goals of the Compensation team and the Human Resources function.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 7 + years of progressive experience in Compensation, Human Resources, or related analytical roles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, lookups, data cleaning, and macros.
  • Experience creating dashboards
  • Strong experience working with compensation and advanced compensation Workday modules.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present compensation data to diverse audiences.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Human Resource Management systems, including Reporting, HCM, and Recruiting modules.
  • Experience using Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification is a plus.

About Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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Join the dynamic team at Occidental Petroleum Corporation, a leader in the energy sector, and propel your career to new heights in an environment that fosters innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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Career Development and Growth

Occidental believes in nurturing its talent with robust training programs, leadership development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits to ensure every team member can achieve their career aspirations. Whether you are looking for a challenging internship, aiming to grow into a leadership position, or seeking to specialize in a technical discipline, Occidental offers a path to success.

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Learn more about Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Size
11,678 employees
Market Cap
$56.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$14.8 billion
Founded
1920
5 Year Trend
+20.7%
Revenue
$17.9 billion
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