Compensation Specialist

Compensation Specialist

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service. With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S. At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits.

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Summary: Under direct supervision, the Compensation Specialist supports the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs across a multi-state manufacturing and distribution workforce. This role ensures pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant with varying state and federal regulations. The specialist partners closely with HR, operations, and leadership to align compensation strategies with business goals, workforce needs, and labor market conditions.

• 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 requirements
• Experienced in supporting hourly, salary, commission, and component pay structures
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, ADP, SAP)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification
• Experience with union environments and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of wage and hour compliance across multiple states
• Data-driven decision making
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong collaboration with HR and operations teams
• Ability to balance business needs with compliance and fairness

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.