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 Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer 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 11 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. Jack Link's Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

Under the leadership and direction of the Sr Manager, Total Rewards, the Senior Compensation Analyst is responsible for analyzing, developing and administering Team Member compensation programs which includes conducting benchmarking and market research, survey participation and analysis of base pay, incentive performance management and other pay programs. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the compensation programs enhance the organization’s ability to recruit, retain and motivate our Team Members.

Specifically, you will: 

• Evaluate jobs and analyze base salaries and incentive plans for external competitiveness, internal equity, and legal compliance
• Manage salary survey participation and make recommendations to enhance pay competitiveness
• Administer compensation planning including but not limited to merit and bonus programs
• Participate in developing compensation program design
• Monitor compensation program elements such as competitive pay adjustments, promotions, job changes and short term incentive goals and awards
• Maintain compensation data and generating compensation reports
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure consistent and equitable administration of compensations plans and recommends changes to program designs
• Conduct and participate in internal and external studies of compensation practices
• Interpret competitive compensation data, present observations to management and recommends actions based on analysis
• Conduct job evaluations of new and revised positions using methods such as market pricing or job slotting
• Design and maintain pay/grade structure and pay delivery methodology
• Influence the design of an HRIS for optimal compensation planning experience
• Ensure data integrity of employee salary data through SAP

• BS degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience in compensation including base salary design/administration, use of market surveys, job pricing and variable pay design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization
• Knowledge and understanding of all applicable laws (e.g. FLSA)
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong excel modeling skills required, including ability to understand and trace complex formulas, and comfort with functions such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, and with pivot tables
• Proven time management, interpersonal, communication and planning skills
• Certification from WorldatWork or SHRM a plus
• Experience working in privately held companies desired
• Experience working in manufacturing companies desired

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.