Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyzes and proactively makes recommendations on employee compensation, applying knowledge of compensation best practices. Executes on key compensation programs and processes for the organization. Evaluates and makes recommendations on new and existing positions, promotions, and new hire offers, considering best practices as well as internal and external factors. Develops and automates reporting capabilities and compensation tools for use in analysis and decision making.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully delivers and administers annual merit programs, compensation processes related to people planning and midyear reviews, incentive plans, and special rewards programs.
• Evaluates new and existing positions by conducting market data analysis. Completes annual org-wide market assessments to ensure our compensation remains competitive. Proactively researches / flags trends and areas of opportunity as it relates to compensation.
• Provides reporting and dashboard tools to enable analysis and enable strategic decision making on compensation and rewards related matters. Drives automation of tools to drive efficiencies and help elevate / reach our Center of Excellence vision.
• Partners closely with HR partners and business leaders in union and non-union plants to ensure a strong understanding of our frontline population, and to proactively recommend solutions that support the business.
• Stays up to date on laws / best practices related to compensation, and performs periodic audits to ensure compliance, as needed.
• Assist in developing compensation policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in a related field, CCP preferred.
• • 1 year comp or financial analysis or equivalent experience.
• Plant (union / non-union) Compensation experience a plus.
• Experience with SuccessFactors, PayScale a plus.
• Ability to travel 5%.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Proficient in Excel & Word.
• Strong math skills required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and detail-oriented abilities.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables. We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients. Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America. When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth, because you invest in ours.