HR Compensation Manager
Greeley, CO - USA
Job Summary
Compensation Manager
JBS Foods U.S. & Canada
Reports to: Director of Compensation and Analytics
Direct Reports: 2
Scope: Salaried and Non-Exempt (Union & Non-Union) U.S. & Canada
**Compensation:** Base salary range $130000 $150000. This role is eligible for an annual incentive with a target of 25% of base salary subject to plan terms and individual/company performance.
HRIS Platform: SAP
The Compensation Manager leads enterprise compensation programs for JBS Foods across all U.S. and Canadian locations. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and has primary accountability for delivering the two largest annual compensation initiatives: merit and bonus planning. The role manages two direct reports and partners closely with HR Business Partners Finance Payroll HRIS and the Labor Management team to support salaried non-exempt and union populations.
Lead end-to-end annual merit and bonus planning processes for the U.S. and Canada including timelines assumptions data preparation approvals and post-cycle analytics
Partner with Finance on budgets workforce cost modeling and scenario planning related to compensation actions
Coordinate with Payroll and HRIS to ensure accurate processing controls and audit-ready documentation
Prepare and present compensation recommendations and insights to senior HR and business leaders
Lead base pay programs for salaried and non-exempt roles including structures ranges and job levels
Advise HR Business Partners and leaders on offers promotions adjustments and pay exceptions
Conduct job evaluations and support job architecture decisions across corporate and operational functions
Ensure consistent application of compensation philosophy policies and governance
Own market pricing using MarketPay by PayScale to ensure reliable and consistent benchmarking
Lead participation and analysis of compensation surveys including Radford/Aon Mercer NBAA (aviation/pilot compensation) and AgCareers/PorkLive (agricultural sector)
Translate external market data into competitive and defensible pay recommendations
Partner closely with the Labor Management team to support compensation decisions impacting union populations under collective bargaining agreements
Support non-exempt compensation programs in a highly operational multi-site environment while respecting CBA constraints
Conduct pay equity compression and competitiveness analyses; translate results into executive-ready recommendations
Maintain compensation governance internal controls and documentation to support audits and risk reviews
Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian wage and hour regulations including multi-provincial requirements (Alberta and Ontario)
Partner with Legal and Compliance to support FLSA classification reviews exemption determinations and audit readiness for non-exempt and salaried populations across U.S. locations
Partner with the People Analytics team to support data-driven compensation insights and reporting
Lead coach and develop two compensation analysts including goal-setting performance reviews and workload management
Develop tools templates and guidance to enable HR Business Partners and leaders to make effective pay decisions
Lead continuous improvement of compensation processes tools and annual cycle execution
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Finance Economics or a related field
812 years of progressive compensation experience in a complex multi-site organization with at least 3 years in a lead or management capacity
Experience supporting salaried and non-exempt populations; union partnership experience strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated experience working with large compensation datasets
Experience with enterprise HRIS compensation modules (e.g. Workday SAP UKG) and MarketPay by PayScale
Familiarity with Canadian provincial compensation and compliance requirements preferred
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred
This is a high-visibility high-impact role at one of the largest food companies in the world. Youll have true enterprise scope leading compensation programs that span tens of thousands of employees across the U.S. and Canada including complex union and non-exempt populations that few compensation professionals ever get exposure to at this scale. Youll work alongside talented HR Finance and Analytics partners lead a capable team and have a direct line to senior leadership on decisions that shape how JBS attracts and retains its workforce.
On-time accurate and well-governed merit and bonus cycles with strong leader satisfaction
Improved consistency transparency and market competitiveness across compensation programs
A high-performing compensation team supported by scalable tools and processes
Strong cross-functional partnerships with Finance HRIS Payroll Labor and HR Business Partners
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision Medical and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $130000 $150000;
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
The posted salary range represents the Companys good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills qualifications tenure internal equity market data and may vary accordingly.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh value added and branded beef pork chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity
EOE including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
JBS Foods is a leading global food company, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and the UK.