Compensation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

** FLAG’s ** mission is to show our contractors & clients the best this industry can offer by upholding our principles of leadership, service, and exceptionalism.

For a Best-in-Class experience, partner with FLAG and allow us to demonstrate how we’re changing the industry, and how we can do the same for you.

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