Compensation Analyst

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

26d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change. The Analyst, Compensation Operation is focused on raising the bar for our annual compensation planning processes, as well as ongoing compensation program operations for the Company. They will report to the Manager, Compensation and efficiently advise on and administer the company’s compensation planning cycles, which are a key part of our Wonderful Rewards package. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading projects, developing processes, working closely with HR, Finance, HRIS, and HR Data Analytics to ensure compensation cycles are executed smoothly, accurately, and in alignment with company policies and pay philosophy. The Analyst, Compensation Operation works independently with limited supervision and exercises judgment to determine appropriate action. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Compensation; 2+ year of administering a merit and bonus planning process is required.
Proven experience supporting merit, bonus, or equity planning cycles.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, modeling) and familiarity with compensation tools/systems.
Experience working in a large, complex organization.
Experience in compensation, analytics, finance, or HRIS supporting comp planning cycles.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) a plus.
Experience working with a robust HRIS system as well as compensation planning software (i.e., HRSoft, PayScale, Workday software).
International compensation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of the annual compensation planning processes across the company’s various Business Units by ensuring accurate data management, analysis, and timely coordination of planning activities.
Develop and manage compensation planning templates, cycle timelines, manager guides, and employee data files.
Partner with the HRIS team to setup and ensure data and system readiness for compensation cycles (e.g., eligibility rules, comp grids, workflows).
Partner with HR and HRIS to ensure compensation data (salaries, targets, job grades, eligibility, etc.) is accurate and complete ahead of planning cycles.
Partner with HR and Finance to develop and align on budget tracking, financial impact, and compensation guidelines.
Prepare detailed reports, analysis, and insights before, during, and after the planning cycles, including post-cycle audits and summaries.
Develop and deliver compensation reports and dashboards for business and HR stakeholders.
Assist in user testing and enhancements of compensation modules within HRSoft.
Support ongoing audits and data integrity reviews tied to compensation programs.
Monitor internal pay equity and flag any anomalies for review and resolution.
Coordinate with HR, HRBPs and Comp Planners to support the distribution and review of planning recommendations.
Ensure FLSA compliance including through monitoring industry compensation trends, tracking applicable legislation changes or updates to FLSA, DOL, and global wage and hour laws and regulations, formulating and implementing audits to ensure compliance, and working directly with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

Benefits

Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

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