What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation Specialist position at FLAG Solutions LLC?
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We are looking to hire a Compensation Analyst in the city of Pico Rivera, CA. . This is a Contract to Hire opportunity to join an HR Team!
Title: Compensation Analyst
Location: On-site Pico Rivera
Report to: Sr. HRIS & Compensation Manager
Pay: $34 - $38 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze compensation data across multiple locations, including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and corporate functions
- Provide monthly reporting on Sales Subsidy to Commission Gap information to the Leadership Team
- Conduct market pricing using industry-specific salary surveys (manufacturing, supply chain, logistics)
- Develop and maintain pay structures, including hourly, salaried, and incentive-based compensation programs
- Support compensation strategies for high-volume, hourly workforces, including shift differentials, overtime practices, and premium pay programs
- Partner with HR and operations leaders on hiring rates, promotions, and internal equity adjustments across different regions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including minimum wage variations, overtime rules, and pay transparency requirements
- Monitor and support pay equity initiatives across multiple states and job categories
- Assist with union-related compensation structures or collective bargaining agreements (if applicable)
- Support annual compensation cycles (merit increases, bonuses, and incentive payouts) across diverse employee populations
- Maintain and audit compensation data within HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Prepare reports and dashboards on compensation trends, labor costs, and workforce analytics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- 2-3 years of compensation or HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments
- Strong understanding of multi-state wage and hour laws and compliance requirement
- Experienced in supporting hourly, salary, commission, and component pay structure
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, ADP, SAP
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skill
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification
- Experience with union environments and collective bargaining agreement
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed operation
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of wage and hour compliance across multiple state
- Data-driven decision making
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong collaboration with HR and operations team
- Ability to balance business needs with compliance and fairness
Salary : $34 - $38