Compensation Analyst I

Business Unit Overview

Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.

Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500 employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22 acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.

Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, the Compensation Analyst I is responsible for assisting in the analysis and administration of the employer compensation plans. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating jobs to determine appropriate compensation structure, assisting in the administration of the annual merit process, equity administration and various incentive plans, participating in the compensation surveys, and performing necessary analysis associated with each responsibility.

Job Duties

• Use published surveys and internal data to evaluate and recommend appropriate compensation structure for new and existing positions. Review those recommendations with Sr. Compensation Manager
• Review separations/terminations, perform calculations for final payouts and provide required information to the payroll department in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to payroll cycle deadlines
• Support assigned Business Units with annual salary planning process and short-term incentive calculations.
• Track and process periodic bonus payments and coordinate timing of payout with payroll
• Assist the Equity Program Manager with equity award administration and processing
• Work on a variety of projects including implementation and administration of new programs
• Ensure that all requests for pay adjustments comply with current compensation policy and delegation of authority
• Provide accurate data input to assist in the preparation of annual surveys
• Assist HR business partners with compensation-related issues
• Deliver excellent customer service to employees at all levels across departments and Business Units; provide timely responses in a reliable and courteous manner
• Create and generate monthly ad-hoc reports from the HRIS database as necessary
• Update the HRIS database to maintain job codes, EEO-1 categories, and salary grades
• Assist with general data entry into the payroll and HRIS system
• Provide miscellaneous analytical support to the corporate compensation team, as needed
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• BA/BS Business Administration in Human Resources or equivalent experience required
• 1-2 years’ experience in General Human Resources and/or Compensation
• Equity administration experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning to a variety of tasks
• Solid analytical skills
• Capable of taking initiative and working independently and as a contributing team member
• Effective communication abilities with all levels of employees
• General knowledge of other human resource functions