Compensation & Benefits Analyst

Lesaffre North America • West Allis, WI

4d

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.

Lesaffre's Baking Division is a leader in the industry, leveraging deep
expertise in fermentation to develop innovative solutions. The division offers a
comprehensive portfolio of baking ingredients and services, including
specialized yeast strains and enzymes, customized fermentation processes, and
technical support and expertise. The team collaborates closely with customers to
create tailored solutions that address their unique needs and stay ahead of
market trends. Lesaffre has the resources and know-how to support a wide range
of customers, from global bakery brands to local artisanal producers.

You will be a key partner in shaping our total rewards strategy to attract and
retain top talent. Leveraging your analytical expertise and deep understanding
of compensation and benefits, you will design competitive, compliant programs
aligned with our business goals. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will
provide data-driven insights to inform critical decisions, positioning Lesaffre
as an employer of choice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5 or more years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, with demonstrated expertise in market benchmarking, data analysis, and program administration
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, modeling)
• Experience with HRIS and compensation systems (e.g., UKG, BetterComp, HRSoft)

Nice To Haves

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or SHRM-CP/SCP/PHR/SPHR
• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or HR Analytics certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer leaves of absence, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs
• Provide support and guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners on benefits eligibility, enrollment, and issues
• Lead annual open enrollment and new hire benefits presentations
• Analyze utilization and cost data to recommend plan improvements
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking to maintain competitive pay structures
• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on job leveling, internal equity, and compensation processes
• Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive programs
• Ensure FLSA compliance through job evaluations and audits
• Participate in surveys, analyze data, and monitor trends to enhance benefits
• Develop communications and training to improve program understanding
• Support implementation of new Total Rewards systems and processes
• Provide data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions
• Manage compliance related to compensation and benefits administration
• Maintain compensation platforms and data integrity
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
• 11 paid holidays
• Opportunities for continuous growth and development, including the ability to take on new challenges and collaborate across our international business units

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees