Compensation and Organizational Development Specialist - Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
This role focuses on specializing in and benchmarking compensation to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures. It involves coordinating salary processes, advising on incentive plans, and maintaining job evaluations while providing guidance to leaders and employees. Additionally, it supports organizational development by assisting with job descriptions, role recommendations, and compensation policy improvements.
WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?
Conestoga Meats is a leader in the meat industry, known for innovation and a forward-thinking approach. We prioritize our employees, safety, and the use of automation. Our state-of-the-art facility sets us apart from others in the field. As we continue to grow and expand, we look forward to many exciting developments ahead. Join us and be part of a company that values excellence and progress!
- Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
- Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
- Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire
- Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
- Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
- Floater day given on top of vacation days
- Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
- Discounts on quality pork products
- Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
- Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
- BBQ's and wellness programs
- On-site training and company provided equipment
- Employee scholarship program and English courses
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compensation (General)
- Complete PEST (economic scan) annually for merit budget planning
- Work with T&OD Manager to recommend and budget annually hourly and salaried total compensation budgets, using research and databases CMP subscribes to
- Benchmark Maintenance team annually for total compensation
- Benchmark co-op wages annually
- Complete compensation surveys including MERCER (12+ annually)
- Benchmark salaried roles annually and ongoing as ad hoc requests arise
- Using internal hiring ranges and benchmark information, recommend offer letter components (base salary, vac, benefits etc) working with TA Business Partner
Structures/Processes
- Coordinate and support the merit and equity process with T&OD Manager annually
- Support and help coordinate AIP (annual incentive plan) timelines and communication
- Recommend to T&OD Manager compensation structure changes based on industry best practices and continuous improvement– pay grades, pay grade ranges, merit grids, merit ranges, and AIP structure
- Develop quartile hiring ranges including variables like years of experience, education, or skill sets
Business Partner/Education
- Be a point of contact for leaders and employees on compensation questions
- Train new employees on compensation processes and structures and leaders annually
- Create process documents and a central location for leaders to go to for compensation and organizational development forms or processes. Create and update compensation policies as needed
Organizational Development
- Understand and maintain job evaluation process through scheduling and assisting leaders with questionnaires and job descriptions
- Communicates results of evaluations and coordinates next steps
- Work with leaders on headcount addition role recommendations (data, rationale, critical thinking)
- Complete post audits on role recommendations and submit to T&OD Mgr and VP HR
- Maintain and upkeep our salaried job descriptions folder and assist leaders by researching duties as needed
Personal Development
- Attend company required training
- Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility
- Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (human resources, business administration, finance or other related field)
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) considered an asset
- Communication: Ability to clearly explain compensation policies and decisions to employees and management
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in data and compliance with regulations
- Discretion: Handling sensitive information with confidentiality
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with HR and other departments
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing compensation data and market trends
- Excel: Advanced skills in Excel for data organization, analysis, and visualization
- Compensation Programs: Knowledge of various compensation programs and structures
- Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of labor laws and regulations related to compensation
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment with occasional requirement to be present on the Kill Floor or Cut Floor. Must provide own transportation.
Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.
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