Compensation Analyst

Lesaffre North America•West Allis, WI

About The Position

For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence. Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in compensation analysis, job evaluation, or total rewards
Proficiency in compensation benchmarking tools (e.g., Mercer, Hayes, Payscale, or similar)
Experience with HRIS/Compensation modules (e.g., UKG, Workday, HRSoft, BetterComp, SAP, or similar)
Strong analytical and data management skills, with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Certification in Compensation (e.g., CCP, GRP, or working toward certification)
Experience within a global or multi-national organization

Responsibilities

Uphold Lesaffre’s safety-first culture by following all safety protocols and participating in required programs
Partner with Legal and HR to mitigate risks and ensure compliance
Support job evaluation (Mercer/custom methodology) to classify roles and align with career levels, position classes, and global standards
Assist in job leveling and classification to ensure consistency across functions and geographies
Partner with HRBPs, hiring managers, and leaders to evaluate roles and maintain accurate job descriptions
Update the job catalog (codes, titles, levels) in HRIS and conduct internal equity reviews
Assist in market benchmarking (Mercer) to maintain competitive salary tiers
Support annual salary reviews, including merit budgets, market adjustments, and progression guidelines
Analyze compensation data to identify trends, pay equity gaps, and market positioning
Provide data-driven recommendations for merit cycles, promotions, and off-cycle adjustments
Maintain HRIS compensation modules (UKG, HRSoft, BetterComp) to ensure data accuracy
Generate compensation reports (salary utilization, compa-ratios, promotion metrics)
Support audits and compliance (FLSA, EEO) and resolve system issues with HRIS/IT
Advise HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on job offers, promotions, and internal mobility
Assist in training HR and leaders on job evaluation, market tiers, and compensation policies
Contribute to process improvements in job evaluation, salary administration, and analytics
Stay updated on compensation trends, regulations, and best practices.