Compensation Analyst

The Compensation Analyst supports the development, administration, and analysis of Jack Link’s compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with applicable laws. This role conducts market research, evaluates job roles, analyzes pay trends, and partners with HR and business leaders to make data-driven compensation decisions that support the organization’s talent strategy.Duties and Responsibilities:Onsite: Minneapolis, MNAssist in the administration and maintaining compensation structures, salary ranges, pay grades, and job evaluation systems.Assist with the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, bonuses, and market adjustments.Monitor internal pay practices to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with compensation philosophy.Conduct job analysis and evaluations to determine appropriate job levels, salary ranges, and FLSA classification.Perform comprehensive market pricing using compensation surveys, benchmarking tools, and internal comparators.Collect, analyze, and interpret compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Support pay equity analysis, compression reviews, and competitive pay assessments.Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., FLSA, pay transparency, equal pay regulations).Support audits and prepare documentation to demonstrate compliance with compensation policies.Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to provide consultation on compensation decisions.Present market insights, pay analysis findings, and recommendations to HR and leadership.Advise on offer packages, pay adjustments, and retention strategies using data-driven guidance.Maintain compensation modules within HRIS or dedicated compensation platforms.Manage survey tools and compensation benchmarking platforms (e.g., PayScale).Support the annual year-end merit and bonus planning processOther duties as assigned.