Senior Analyst, Compensation

Your Opportunity as the Senior Analyst, Compensation

The Senior Analyst, Compensation is tasked with managing the analysis and administration of Compensation Programs and Practices in alignment with The J.M. Smucker Total Rewards Strategy. Manages the relationship for multiple client groups and HR business partners serving as a primary point of contact on Compensation matters. Collaborates with assigned client groups and HR business partners to solve business challenges through compensation solutions. Supports, and sometimes leads, the effective and consistent application of compensation administration policies and practices. Maintains and administers various compensation-related data management systems, determines and executes the deployment approach for annual and ad hoc compensation programs and initiatives.

Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)

Work Arrangements: Hybrid ~30% in office presence

In this role you will:

• Conduct job analysis and evaluation of hourly, salary, and management positions (including appropriate title, salary grade, pay and incentive level, job code EEO and FLSA classification, etc.); audit evaluation of positions and application of existing positions.
• Under general direction, lead components of the annual compensation planning process, including annual and mid-year planning and incentive cycles while managing systems that support the planning cycles.
• Manage the compensation relationship for multiple client groups. Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned client groups and HR business partners on Compensation matters.
• Collaborate with assigned client groups and HR business partners to solve business challenges through compensation solutions in alignment with company and Total Rewards strategy.
• Manage salary structures, including the geographic differential process.
• Own the third-party compensation survey management tool, including data management, reporting and compensation survey submissions.
• Handle a variety of compensation-related items in Workday.
• Respond to audit inquiries and provide SOX documentation as needed.
• Maintain all Workday compensation training and resource materials.
• Possibly assist with design and support of broader rewards programs.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years' experience in Compensation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Microsoft tools and applications.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (Workday preferred).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity to compliance-related matters.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to process complex information and identify solutions that meet both internal and business partner requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approach.
• Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work with internal stakeholders and colleagues to contribute solutions, ideas, identify opportunities, and contribute to positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in a customer service environment are essential.
• Ability to influence others, identify problems, and recommend a course of action.