Compensation Analyst, HR​/Recruitment

Company Description

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well‑being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

Role Overview

The Analyst, Compensation Operations will focus on raising the bar for our annual compensation planning processes and ongoing compensation program operations. The Analyst will report to the Manager, Compensation and efficiently advise on and administer the company’s compensation planning cycles, a key part of our Wonderful Rewards package. The Analyst will work independently with limited supervision and exercise judgment to determine appropriate action.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday‑Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.

• Support the execution of the annual compensation planning processes across the company’s various Business Units by ensuring accurate data management, analysis, and timely coordination of planning activities.
• Develop and manage compensation planning templates, cycle timelines, manager guides, and employee data files.
• Partner with the HRIS team to setup and ensure data and system readiness for compensation cycles (e.g., eligibility rules, comp grids, workflows).
• Partner with HR and HRIS to ensure compensation data (salaries, targets, job grades, eligibility, etc.) is accurate and complete ahead of planning cycles.
• Partner with HR and Finance to develop and align on budget tracking, financial impact, and compensation guidelines.
• Prepare detailed reports, analysis, and insights before, during, and after the planning cycles, including post‑cycle audits and summaries.
• Develop and deliver compensation reports and dashboards for business and HR stakeholders.
• Assist in user testing and enhancements of compensation modules within HRSoft.
• Support ongoing audits and data integrity reviews tied to compensation programs.
• Monitor internal pay equity and flag any anomalies for review and resolution.
• Coordinate with HR, HRBPs and Comp Planners to support the distribution and review of planning recommendations.
• Ensure FLSA compliance including monitoring industry compensation trends, tracking applicable legislation changes or updates to FLSA, DOL, and global wage and hour laws and regulations, formulating and implementing audits to ensure compliance, and working directly with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

• 3+ years of experience in Compensation; 2+ years of administering a merit and bonus planning process is required.
• Proven experience supporting merit, bonus, or equity planning cycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, modeling) and familiarity with compensation tools/systems.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in compensation, analytics, finance, or HRIS supporting comp planning cycles.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) a plus.
• Experience working with a robust HRIS system as well as compensation planning software (i.e., HRSoft, Pay Scale, Workday software).
• International compensation experience is a plus.

Pay Range
: $85,000 - $100,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community:
  Access to top‑notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • Virtual mental health resources
  • Life coaching
  • Engaging employee community groups
  • Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • Library of on‑demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities:
  Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal…