Associate Compensation Analyst: Drive Pay Insights & Strategy

Smithfield Foods; Town of Smithfield (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Associate Compensation Analyst to lead compensation administration including salary analyses, job descriptions, and FLSA reviews. You will help implement compensation programs aligned with strategic goals and support data-driven decisions across the HR function.

The role involves managing surveys, pricing, and communicating findings to stakeholders, while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and HRIS.
• Demonstrates urgency, attention to detail, initiative and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic Data Management: Compile, organize, and maintain salary survey data for annual reviews and pricing.
• Evaluate jobs, document duties in descriptions, respond to compensation inquiries and market comparisons.
• Complete core processes, support merit increases, and coordinate with HRIS and Payroll for accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Urgency and accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

HRIS

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Associate Compensation Analyst to lead compensation administration including salary analyses, job descriptions, and FLSA reviews. You will help implement compensation programs aligned with strategic goals and support data-driven decisions across the HR function.

The role involves managing surveys, pricing, and communicating findings to stakeholders, while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.