Compensation & Payroll Analyst

Company Overview:

Hillwood, a Perot Company, is a premier real estate investment and development company founded on a culture of integrity, respect, excellence and teamwork. The company is a full-service real estate developer, investor and advisor focused on developing opportunities for investors, partners and communities around the world. See additional details at www.hillwood.com.

Position Summary:

Hillwood is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation and Payroll Analyst to join our centralized shared service Human Resources (HR) team in Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Human Resources Operations Manager this role will carry out international payroll processing, serve as the compensation analyst, and assist in managing HRIS data and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting payroll administration, compensation benchmarking, and HR data and systems, with a strong commitment to delivering accurate, compliant, and actionable HR support.

Responsibilities:

International Payroll Support:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll for associates in four international countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and audit accurate associate payroll records, including deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by working with internal associates and external payroll vendors.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to ensure strong communication and reliable resources related to international payroll components.

• Monitor international labor laws and evolving regulations to maintain compliance.
• Track and administer international time-off and leave records in alignment with local labor requirements and company policy.

Compensation Analysis:

• Conduct market pricing and compensation benchmarking for domestic and international roles.
• Audit job roles and organizational structure to ensure accurate job matching and benchmarking alignment.
• Analyze compensation data and develop summary reports for HR and senior leadership.
• Support FLSA classification reviews and other compensation-related compliance processes.
• Participate in compensation surveys and maintain market intelligence on pay trends.

Human Resources Information Systems Analysis (HRIS):

• Maintain and update HRIS data related to payroll, compensation, and associate records.
• Generate, review, and interpret HR metrics and dashboards to support business and talent decisions.
• Collaborate on audits and system clean-up initiatives to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Support issue resolution, testing, and upgrades for HRIS tools and integrated systems.
• Identify and propose enhancements to reporting processes and analytics delivery.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Client-focused, collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills across departments and levels.
• Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with systems such as UKG, Oracle, or Workday strongly preferred.
• High degree of comfort working with data, metrics, and compensation/payroll compliance matters.
• Bilingual proficiency in French or German is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources role with direct experience in compensation and payroll.
• Payroll experience required.
• Hands-on experience with compensation benchmarking, survey participation, and data analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices, pay equity standards, and relevant employment regulations.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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