Perdue Farms · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager Broad-Based Compensation
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expPerdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. The Senior Manager of Broad-Based Compensation is responsible for ensuring competitive compensation programs to attract and retain a high-performing workforce, managing internal processes such as compensation reviews and benchmarking.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Oversees the administration of the Company’s base pay structures within the Perdue Job Framework (e.g., pay ranges, merit increase budget and process, market adjustments, general increase process, skill-based pay program, management trainee and intern pay programs, etc.), proposing pay range updates as appropriate based on external market data and financial analysis
Assesses competitive labor market trends. Strategically aligns compensation with leadership, delivering insights into current pay practices versus external market movement and makes data-driven recommendations for improvement. Provides quarterly updates, recommendations, and cost analysis on General Labor movement coordinating with plants to validate local wages
Leads the Company’s job evaluation process to ensure all jobs Director level and below are properly leveled and graded within the Perdue Job Framework and have been appropriately classified as exempt/non-exempt under FLSA
Serves as the Compensation Business Partner for Manufacturing/Supply Chain
Ensures compliance with DOL, IRS, and all other applicable regulatory guidelines and entities. Remains aware of internal company practices, competitive and legislative environment and market trends and developments within all employee compensation areas
Oversees the participation and integration of all pay surveys ensuring that market data is current and competitive. Utilizes all software solutions available to maximize reporting capability (currently Payscale Market Pay)
Collaborates with stakeholders, including HR, finance, operations, and senior leadership, to design and implement performance-based incentive programs that drive business performance, enhance employee engagement, and align with the Company’s strategic objectives. Monitors and assesses the effectiveness of these incentive programs to ensure return on investment
Develops Manager, HR, and Associate training for compensation programs
Partners with HR,Talent Acquisition, and the business customers to continuously improve processes
Develops and implements new ideas / concepts to move HR, compensation, and the business forward
Review and monitor employee pay and recommend reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years Compensation management experience
Strong analytical and quantitative skills (High proficiency)
Strong technical skill level with curiosity and desire to continue learning—in particular, how to effectively and securely leverage AI in the compensation space
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (High proficiency)
Knowledge of HR employment laws and regulations
Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint (high proficiency)
Knowledge of compensation principles and procedures. (high proficiency)
Knowledge and understanding of HCM systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, forward-looking work environment
Ability to navigate ambiguity and change
Attention to detail & ability to see and understand the broader picture
Strong business acumen
Self-directed--ability to see what needs to be done, develop and propose a plan and drive toward solutions with minimal supervision
Advanced project management skills
Preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or SPHR or SHRM-SCP Preferred
Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
Knowledge and understanding of SAP SuccessFactors (Compensation, Variable Pay, EC)
Knowledge and understanding of Power BI, Power automate
Benefits
Medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
Critical illness
Accident insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Optional group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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