Compensation Analyst

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The Compensation Analyst administers multiple base pay and incentive compensation programs. You will conduct position and market data analysis; determines titles, salary grades, job classifications (EEO, FLSA, NOC, etc.). You will participate in compensation surveys and identify sources to evaluate and analyze data to determine market competitiveness. You will make wage recommendations. You will support annual processes related to pay increases and bonus calculations. You will communicate, collaborate, and network with all levels of staff and management, and serve as a resource to the organization on compensation programs, policies and procedures.

What you will do:

• Assists with the development and implementation of compensation programs that align with the culture, values and compensation philosophy of Gordon Food Service (GFS) and assists management in compensating employees equitably.
• Works with the compensation team to evaluate organizational pay practices and makes recommendations for change if necessary.
• Creates, updates and manages position profiles and performs position analysis, ensuring the proper classification of positions and levels of responsibility. Maintains and updates documents and accessibility on HomePlate.
• Market prices jobs using surveys and competitive assessments to determine appropriate pay for positions; makes recommendations for slotting.
• Gathers and organizes compensation data in response to survey participation; accesses and guards confidential pay information.
• Coordinates the annual merit and pay increase processes, including communication and timeline, system administration, reporting and follow-up.
• Functions as an internal compensation consultant, analyzing and interpreting data gathered from various sources to support projects, compliance, management, and senior management inquiries. Educates staff and management on key compensation issues, ensuring consistency with trends in compensation philosophy and practices, makes recommendations based on industry and company knowledge.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) plus two or more years of professional level compensation experience in design, development, implementation and administration.
• Technical expertise in plan designs, market analysis, pricing, salary planning and alternative designs and rewards or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, and compensation market trends.
• Strong foundation in applied statistics, quantitative analysis, and data modeling.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, specifically the Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules and related integrations (payroll, recruiting).
• Ability to analyze complex data, evaluate trade-offs, and make sound, independent decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting data to varied audiences.
• Collaborative partner capable of building cross-functional relationships and operating effectively as an individual contributor.
• High attention to detail, strong prioritization in fast-paced environments, and diplomacy when resolving sensitive compensation issues.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.