Compensation Specialist

BakeMark; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BakeMark is seeking a Compensation Specialist to design, implement, and administer compensation programs across our multi-state manufacturing and distribution workforce. Under supervision, you will ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with state and federal laws while partnering with HR, operations, and leadership.

You will analyze data, develop pay structures for hourly and salaried staff, support merit cycles and incentives, and maintain HRIS data and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field.
• 2-3 years of compensation or HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong understanding of multi-state wage and hour laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting hourly, salary, commission, and component pay structures.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Analyze compensation data across locations including plants, distribution centers, and corporate functions.
• Develop and maintain pay structures for hourly, salaried, and incentive programs.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws across states.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on compensation trends and labor costs.
• Support annual compensation cycles (merit increases, bonuses, incentives).

Skills

Advanced Excel

HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Multi-state wage & hour laws

Pay structure design

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

ADP

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Summary: Under direct supervision, the Compensation Specialist supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs across a multi-state manufacturing and distribution workforce. This role ensures pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with varying state and federal regulations. The specialist partners closely with HR, operations, and leadership to align compensation strategies with business goals, workforce needs, and labor market conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze compensation data across multiple locations, including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and corporate functions.
• Provide monthly reporting on Sales Subsidy to Commission Gap information to the Leadership Team.
• Conduct market pricing using industry-specific salary surveys (manufacturing, supply chain, logistics).
• Develop and maintain pay structures, including hourly, salaried, and incentive-based compensation programs.
• Support compensation strategies for high-volume, hourly workforces, including shift differentials, overtime practices, and premium pay programs.
• Partner with HR and operations leaders on hiring rates, promotions, and internal equity adjustments across different regions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including minimum wage variations, overtime rules, and pay transparency requirements.
• Monitor and support pay equity initiatives across multiple states and job categories.
• Assist with union-related compensation structures or collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
• Support annual compensation cycles (merit increases, bonuses, and incentive payouts) across diverse employee populations.
• Maintain and audit compensation data within HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on compensation trends, labor costs, and workforce analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of compensation or HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments
• Strong understanding of multi-state wage and hour laws and compliance requirements
• Experienced in supporting hourly, salary, commission, and component pay structures
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, ADP, SAP)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification
• Experience with union environments and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of wage and hour compliance across multiple states
• Data-driven decision making
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong collaboration with HR and operations teams
• Ability to balance business needs with compliance and fairness