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Compensation Director

C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers Salary
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2025
Position Overview

The Director of Compensation is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and administration of all compensation programs across the enterprise. This individual will ensure our compensation philosophy and practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business objectives to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. The Director will oversee broad-based compensation, hourly operations compensation programs, sales and variable incentive plans, and our long-term incentive programs.

This role requires a hands-on yet strategic leader with deep expertise in compensation theory and practice, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to thrive in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and the HR team on all compensation-related matters.

Job Description

  • Lead the strategic design, development, implementation, and administration of the company's diverse compensation programs, including base salary structures, short-term and long-term incentives, sales compensation.
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of compensation programs to ensure they are aligned with business strategy, market trends, and are driving the desired behaviors and results.
  • Serve as the primary compensation subject matter expert and strategic advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.
  • Lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of compensation strategies and programs for supply chain operations, ensuring the effective integration and application of engineer labor standards and best practices to drive competitive, equitable, and performance-driven compensation models across the distribution network
  • Develop and deliver training and communication materials to educate leaders and employees on the company's compensation philosophy, and programs.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compensation professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage key HR strategic projects including acquisition integrations, technology deployment and other network wide initiatives.
  • Keep apprised of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure company compliance and establish appropriate internal controls
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Field HR and other Human Resources Centers of Excellence to develop highly efficient operational processes.

Years Of Experience

  • 10 Years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role managing a compensation function and team. Prior experience with Workday strongly preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or masters degree in Human Resources, Finance or Business Administration
  • CCP, Certified Compensation Professional certificate

Qualifications

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary Range

$150,700-$199,580

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: HR - Total Rewards

Job Family: Human Resources

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC0234

Pay Range: $153,720 - $203,580

ReqID: R-263379

Salary : $150,700 - $203,580

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