Compensation Analyst

McKee Foods Corporation is America’s favorite family bakery, home to well-known brands like Little Debbie and Drake’s Cakes. They are seeking a Compensation Analyst to analyze, design, and administer the company's compensation programs, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation structures aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and benchmark jobs against survey data to determine competitive compensation levels and market trends
• Evaluate and classify new and existing positions, ensuring accurate job descriptions, pay grades, and FLSA status determinations
• Assist in the administration of annual merit review cycles, bonus programs, and other incentive payout processes
• Provide analytical support for the development, implementation, and adjustment of base salary structures

Skills

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Minimum one year related experience
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Solid understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and relevant labor laws (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act)
• Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex compensation metrics to management and HR partners
• Experience working with enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle)
• Previous experience participating in and analyzing comprehensive third-party salary surveys
• 4 years of relevant professional experience in compensation analysis, human resources analytics, or financial data analysis
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation (active or in progress)

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• 25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)

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