Compensation Analyst

Jack Link's Protein Snacks • Minneapolis, MN

16d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in compensation analysis or HR analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex compensation concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to synthesize large datasets and produce meaningful insights.
• Confidentiality & Integrity – Handles sensitive compensation data with discretion.
• Business Acumen – Understands organizational structures, labor markets, and talent strategy.
• Communication Skills – Clear and concise in verbal and written communication.
• Problem-Solving – Evaluates data and proposes thoughtful solutions.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with HR and business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compensation surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (UKG).
• Experience supporting annual compensation cycles in a medium or large organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 process
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members.
• Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards.
• Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees