Compensation Analyst
Hunt, Collegedale, TN, United States
Overview
Compensation Analyst
Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.
Pay
Salaried grade 6, 8, 9 or 11
$68,800 - $114,400, depending on experience and qualifications.
Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.
Exempt
Schedule
1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Hybrid- with three days on-site per week
Location
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Corporate Compensation and Benefits team. This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, and administering the company's compensation programs. This role evaluates job roles, conducts market benchmarking, and ensures that compensation structures remain competitive, equitable, aligned with organizational goals, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and benchmark jobs against survey data to determine competitive compensation levels and market trends
Evaluate and classify new and existing positions, ensuring accurate job descriptions, pay grades, and FLSA status determinations
Assist in the administration of annual merit review cycles, bonus programs, and other incentive payout processes
Provide analytical support for the development, implementation, and adjustment of base salary structures
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
Minimum one year related experience
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas).
Solid understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and relevant labor laws (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act).
Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex compensation metrics to management and HR partners
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle)
Previous experience participating in and analyzing comprehensive third-party salary surveys
4 years of relevant professional experience in compensation analysis, human resources analytics, or financial data analysis.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation (active or in progress)
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit-sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
Supplemental plans, including life insurance
Fully-paid parental leave
Health Center and Pharmacy
Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
Tuition reimbursement
Credit Union
Exercise and recreation facility
Wellness programs with incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Compensation Analyst
Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.
Pay
Salaried grade 6, 8, 9 or 11
$68,800 - $114,400, depending on experience and qualifications.
Actual salaries may vary and in some cases may be higher with extensive experience and strong performance.
Exempt
Schedule
1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Hybrid- with three days on-site per week
Location
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Compensation Analyst to join our Corporate Compensation and Benefits team. This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, and administering the company's compensation programs. This role evaluates job roles, conducts market benchmarking, and ensures that compensation structures remain competitive, equitable, aligned with organizational goals, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Conduct market research and benchmark jobs against survey data to determine competitive compensation levels and market trends
Evaluate and classify new and existing positions, ensuring accurate job descriptions, pay grades, and FLSA status determinations
Assist in the administration of annual merit review cycles, bonus programs, and other incentive payout processes
Provide analytical support for the development, implementation, and adjustment of base salary structures
Required Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
Minimum one year related experience
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced formulas).
Solid understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and relevant labor laws (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act).
Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex compensation metrics to management and HR partners
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle)
Previous experience participating in and analyzing comprehensive third-party salary surveys
4 years of relevant professional experience in compensation analysis, human resources analytics, or financial data analysis.
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation (active or in progress)
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit-sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
25 days Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
Supplemental plans, including life insurance
Fully-paid parental leave
Health Center and Pharmacy
Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
Tuition reimbursement
Credit Union
Exercise and recreation facility
Wellness programs with incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term and long-term disability benefits (company-paid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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