Sr. Compensation Analyst

Acara Solutions is seeking a Sr. Compensation Analyst for our client, a top food manufacturing company in Lancaster, NY! In this role, you will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining a compensation program, ensuring fair and competitive practices to attract, retain and motivate employees.

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• Experience building and implementing a compensation program
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• The ability to communicate across all organizational levels

Here's what you'll do:

• Manages and maintains the compensation program, including salary structures, incentive pay and executive compensation.
• Documents and analyzes compensation policies, monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices, and makes recommendations consistent with statutory compliance, compensation trends and total rewards objectives.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and management on job evaluation, analysis, grading and pricing.
• Performs and participates in market analysis and salary survey activities; analyzes markets trends and industry standards; proposes compensation strategy and program improvements as needed.
• Participates in merit increase processes to ensure compliance within budgetary limits and according to compensation policies.
• Communicates compensation policies and changes to employees as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Position Type: Direct Placement

Pay: Up to $112K/yr. **Depending on experience

Schedule: M-F 1^st shift/Business hours

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurances **Opt-out Option, Vacation & PTO/Sick time, 401K with company match & more!

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in compensation program implementation, analysis and maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience using Microsoft Excel (and its advanced functions).

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present data to all levels of the organization.
• Effective critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UKG is a plus.