Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 10 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. The Link Snacks’ family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens, Bifi and Peperami.

Come Run with Sasquatch as our Comp & Benefits Administrator to assist with the administration of all compensation and benefit programs, providing effective support in analyzing, planning, developing, benchmarking and executing the programs. 

Specifically as our Comp & Benefits Administrator, you will:

• Assist in administering benefit and retirement plans, as well as key elements of base pay and incentive compensation programs.
• Analyze employment and benefits data for accuracy
• Act as the first point of contact for team members who have questions about their benefits and compensation
• Execute annual benefit compliance requirements such as testing our 401(k)
• Assist in the planning and execution of annual open enrollment across our US locations
• Assist in creating materials to effectively communicate benefit and compensation programs, policies and practices using various tools and modes of communication. 
• Develop and update benefit and compensation policies and procedures to support the local HR teams. 
• Assist with leave of absence and disability claim administration
• Assist in new hire orientation, communicating information about the company’s benefits and compensation packages and policies
• Assist with ensuring successful integration file feeds between SAP and third-party vendors
• Assist with compensation market studies , analyzing position matches, data and scope cuts
• Assist with the completion of benefit and compensation survey submissions
• Support compensation processes, including mid-year bonus payments and annual performance review, base pay increases, year-end bonus payments, etc.

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following education, experiences and skills  

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred
• PHR/SPHR Certification is highly preferred
• MBA preferred
• Minimum three years Human Resources benefits and compensation experience including 401k and medical insurance experience
• Working knowledge of ERISA laws, ACA, HSA, HIPAA, COBRA, and Section 125 Plans
• Strong analytical, mathematical and Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with systems and reporting.  SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to self-direct, be proactive and innovate

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).