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Perdue Farms · 4 weeks ago

Senior Manager Broad-Based Compensation

Salisbury, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $167K/yr

5+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. The Senior Manager of Broad-Based Compensation is responsible for ensuring competitive and equitable compensation programs to attract and retain a diverse workforce, managing processes such as annual compensation reviews and external 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

Compensation managementAnalytical skillsHR lawsAdvanced MS OfficeHCM systems knowledgeBusiness acumenProject managementCommunication skillsCuriosity for AISelf-directedNavigate changeCompensation principlesSAP SuccessFactors knowledgePower BI knowledgePower Automate knowledgeAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

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