Associate Compensation Analyst

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At Smithfield Foods, you will be at the heart of our dynamic compensation programs, ensuring fair and competitive compensation practices. You will dive into the world of compensation administration, managing position descriptions, evaluations, FLSA testing, salary administration, and conducting in-depth compensation analyses. Your role will keep our compensation requirements precise and compliant.

You will also be instrumental in implementing innovative compensation programs that translate our strategic goals into real-world success. Your insights and dedication will drive Smithfield Foods forward, making a tangible impact on our journey towards excellence.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Complete and maintain salary survey data by compiling, organizing, and submitting data on a timely basis, ensuring up-to-date market information for management's annual reviews and frequent job pricing.
• Evaluate the organization's jobs, document responsibilities and requirements in job descriptions, and respond to inquiries about compensation, market competitiveness, job leveling, and job description maintenance and development.
• Execute core processes, support the annual merit increase process, and partner with HRIS and Payroll departments to ensure smooth, efficient, and error-free operations.

• Maintain and enhance a comprehensive database for accessing compensation information and associated job descriptions.
• Assist in the creation of compensation-based communication materials, supporting and partnering with key stakeholders to drive the completion of compensation projects.

• Develop and maintain internal compensation databases, processes, and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Tackle special projects as needed, including acquisition integration, organization restructuring, system installation, report analysis, and more.
• Leverage internal and external information to provide strategic solutions to compensation issues, using analytics and data insights to monitor the effectiveness of compensation plans, programs, and policies.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience; required.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills including expertise in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and HRIS.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of, and experience with, compensation principles and concepts, compensation analysis and consulting, including market pricing, compensation plan/structure design, job evaluation and grading, and FLSA review.
• Demonstrated maturity in dealing with all levels of employees and the ability to maintain confidentiality of all employee information.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, project management,…