Strategic Compensation Specialist — Multi-State

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

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.