Associate Compensation Partner

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Profit sharing

Employee wine shop

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery is seeking a Compensation Analyst to shape our rewards strategy. You will leverage data, analytics, and market insights to guide compensation decisions and support HR partners across the organization.

You will perform research on job evaluation, market pricing, and incentive programs, collaborating with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure competitive, compliant compensation practices. This role offers meaningful projects and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of HR, Compensation, or Total Rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School Diploma or equivalency with 6 years of HR, Compensation or Total Rewards experience.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Detail driven with emphasis on accuracy and ability to summarize complex data.
• Responsible for highly sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks while delivering high-quality results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and database; basic MS PowerPoint.
• Willing to travel up to 5% for onboarding, training, meetings and events.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis related to job evaluation, market pricing, salary structures, incentive programs, internal equity, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to evaluate compensation recommendations.
• Support career pathing initiatives and ensure compensation practices are compliant and competitive.
• Contribute to annual compensation processes, survey participation, compensation audits, reporting and process improvements.
• Influence compensation programs and support innovative solutions to improve efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / equivalency

Tools

ADP

SuccessFactors

PayScale

Syndio

Job description

We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We're home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join a team that plays a critical role in shaping a competitive and equitable rewards strategy that supports organizational success. As a Compensation Analyst, you will help ensure our compensation programs attract, motivate, and retain top talent while supporting a high-performing and engaged workforce. You will leverage data, analytics, and market insights to guide compensation decisions and support business and HR partners across the organization.

In this role, you will perform research and analysis related to job evaluation, market pricing, salary structures, incentive programs, internal equity, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to evaluate compensation recommendations, support career pathing initiatives, and ensure compensation practices remain consistent, compliant, and competitive.

You will also contribute to annual compensation processes, survey participation, compensation audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, influence compensation programs, and support innovative solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and the overall employee experience.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of Human Resources, Compensation, or Total Rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate 6 years of Human Resources, Compensation or Total Rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
• Detail driven individual with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with ability to see the broader picture and summarize complex data.
• Responsible for working with highly sensitive and confidential information and maintaining the confidentiality of the information used during the normal course of business.
• Skilled in juggling multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skill requirements include intermediate MS Word, MS Excel and database, basic MS PowerPoint.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or Human Resources plus 4 years of Human Resources, Compensation, or Total Rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).
• Experience with ADP, SuccessFactors, PayScale, and Syndio.

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting with an option for occasional telecommuting. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo's policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.