Senior Compensation Analyst

We are one of the world’s largest vertically integrated poultry producers headquartered in Oakwood, Georgia (North of Atlanta), and locations throughout the Southeast. We continue to lead the industry in quality while consistently exceeding expectations through our commitment to being partners of choice with our employees, customers and communities. Our growth is your opportunity.

Administers and supports the compensation programs to ensure consistency and competitiveness of the programs and to achieve the organization’s goal to attract, identify, develop and retain a high performing and engaged workforce. Performs research and analysis on compensation policies and practices in the areas of job evaluation, base salary, variable pay, pay structures, internal equity, external market trends, and regulatory compliance. Includes base, variable and executive compensation programs as assigned. Develops collaborative client and HR relationships to support effective and efficient compensation needs and services. Support the communication strategy and processes for compensation across the organization.

* Manage requests for job evaluations/re-evaluations for new and existing positions; complete market and FLSA analyses; communicate results to stakeholders. * Administer Long- and Short-Term incentive plans. * Provide calculations and resulting cost projections of the Long- and Short-Term incentive plans and provide results to Finance for purposes of monthly, quarterly, annual budget projections. * Participate in compensation and rewards surveys; analyze results and make recommendations on annual salary budget and annual range movement. * Make recommendations on survey participation/purchase; maintain survey library. * Ensure accuracy of compensation information in Workday HRIS system; responsible for workflow data of all compensation related practices. * Administer annual merit increase process. * Manage the compensation department’s databases and filing systems. * Maintain job families, titles and grades with Workday HRIS acting as gatekeeper for all additions and changes. * Assist with design and delivery of compensation training to Human Resource employees and managers. * Provide guidance and support to HR and clients on compensation related matters. * Prepare statistics, create reports, identify trends and prepare summary of analysis to management as it relates to compensation using Workday, Excel and other programs. * Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to compensation programs; assist with audits and required federal filings. * Lead and/or participate in company-wide compensation initiatives. * Analyze current compensation programs, policies and practices; assess for effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.

**Minimum Skill Levels and Work Experience** * Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution OR equivalent experience. * Minimum 3 years’ experience in base and variable pay compensation. **Required Technical Skills:** * Must be technologically adept and able to work with multiple Microsoft applications and HRIS systems. * Advance knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLookUp, Concatenation and other functions). * Ability to partner with internal and external resources to ensure timely solutions. * High work capacity, dependable, results oriented and strong sense of urgency. * Direct experience managing multiple vendors and compensation administration outsourcing. * Experience in understanding and technical expertise of broad based compensation programs (Executive, Sales, Base and Variable Pay) * Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. * Direct and empathetic communication style. * Ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple priorities. * Excellent organizational skills, with precise attention to detail. * Appropriately operate with frequent access to confidential information. * Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character. **Required Problem Solving Skills:** * Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs. * Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems. * Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly. **Preferred Skill Levels and Work Experience** * Experience in the field of Executive Compensation * Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress towards CCP * PHR/SPHR certification * Working knowledge of Workday HRIS system