Compensation Analytics Associate

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Associate Compensation Analyst to join our team. You will manage salary data, document job descriptions, and support market reviews to ensure competitive compensation practices across the organization.

You will collaborate with HRIS and Payroll, run analytics, and contribute to compensation programs that align with Smithfield’s strategic goals. A bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are required, with certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 judgement.
• 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, organizational, and communication skills; able to multi-task.
• Current PHR, SHRM-CP or CCP certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic Data Management. 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Urgency and initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

HRIS

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Associate Compensation Analyst to join our team. You will manage salary data, document job descriptions, and support market reviews to ensure competitive compensation practices across the organization.

You will collaborate with HRIS and Payroll, run analytics, and contribute to compensation programs that align with Smithfield’s strategic goals. A bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are required, with certification a plus.