Compensation Analyst

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

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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.

• 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