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Compensation Analyst

**Department:** Human Resources

**Job Status** : Full Time

FLSA Status:

**Reports To:** Senior Director of Total Rewards

**Work Schedule:** Varies

**Amount of Travel Required:** 25% or more

**Positions Supervised:** None

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you a data-oriented professional who thrives on turning numbers into strategic insights? We are looking for a detail-oriented Compensation Analyst to support our customer contract bidding process by gathering and interpreting data, asking the right questions, and delivering impactful recommendations. If you are ready to make a measurable impact on how we secure and succeed in new business opportunities, we want to hear from you!

WHO WE ARE:

+ Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.

+ Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.

+ Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.

+ Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

+ **Protect What Matters:** We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?

+ **Deliver On Our Promises** **?:** We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?

+ **Win as a Team** **?:** We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?

+ **Advance a Safer Future** **?:** We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Compensation Analyst plays a critical role in evaluating labor-related cost inputs, conducting deep data analysis, providing actionable recommendations that influence our ability to win and retain contracts. This position also assists with the administeration of annual merit and bonus programs and contributes to ongoing compensation initiatives and daily activities. Job duties include:

Data Gathering & Analysis

+ Collect and validate compensation-related data for current and proposed contracts.

+ Review and interpret internal and external labor market data to ensure fair, cost-effective pay structures aligned with market conditions.

+ Gather insights on local labor, trends, competitors, and their potential impact on contract pricing or renewal strategies.

+ Identify data gaps or inconsistencies and proactively resolve them.

+ Gain a complete understanding of the costs associated with the implementation and execution of new business.

Contract Bidding Support

+ Provide compensation cost modeling and labor rate recommendations for RFPs and contract bids.

+ Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, HR, Operations) to understand bid requirements and identify compensation-related risks or opportunities.

+ Prepare and present data summaries that guide and inform the contract bidding process.

Tools & Systems Utilization

+ Use compensation tools, HRIS platforms, and data visualization software (e.g., Excel) to identify trends and build scalable models.

+ Leverage salary survey databases and benchmarking tools to support market competitiveness.

Strategic Input & Recommendations

+ Translate complex data into clear recommendations that align with both customer expectations and internal cost models.

+ Offer insights on labor trends, overtime costs, and any potential impacts which could affect contract pricing or renewal strategies.

+ Document assumptions and the rationale behind all compensation components used in proposals.

Accountability & Continuous Improvement

+ Maintain responsibility for compensation data accuracy in customer bids—errors that contribute to lost contracts will be reviewed and addressed.

+ Continuously refine compensation models and bidding practices based on lessons learned and feedback from internal stakeholders.

Other job duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.

+ 3–5 years of experience in compensation analysis, pricing analytics, or contract bidding support.

+ Advanced Excel skills required; experience with data analytics platforms strongly preferred.

+ Strong knowledge of compensation principles, wage regulations, and labor cost modeling.

+ Demonstrated ability to ask the right questions, think critically, and solve problems using data.

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate data into business insight.

+ Strong attention to detail, accountability, and ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

+ Masters degree or certification (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional).

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer.

WHAT WE OFFER:

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Company Paid Long-Term Disability

+ 401k Retirement Plan

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Sick Time

+ Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

+ Training & Development Opportunities

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!