Compensation Analyst

Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:

Family:  Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help

·       Acts as subject matter expert and provides compensation-related guidance, answers, and training.

·       Collaborates with talent acquisition and HRBP teams to recommend competitive compensation packages for new hires and internal promotions.

·       Fosters a culture of knowledge-sharing to ensure the team can adapt to evolving compensation challenges.

·       Partners with HRIS team to ensure the HR management system effectively meets compensation needs and is updated to reflect changes to salary structures, bonus programs, etc.

·       Acts as a champion for equitable pay.

·       Assists with the development and/or revision of job descriptions.

Greatness:  We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve.  Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness

·       Administers company-wide base pay, bonus, and equity/ESPP programs, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and talent retention strategies.

·       Utilizes advanced data analytics and modeling techniques to forecast compensation costs, predict market trends, and assess the effectiveness of current compensation programs.

·       Accurately analyzes and interprets complex compensation data to provide actionable insights for leadership in decision-making and budget forecasting.

·       Manages regular benchmarking efforts to assess the company’s position relative to the market and make data-driven recommendations for adjustments to pay scales, bonus structures, and other compensation programs. Participates in compensation surveys.

·       Monitors compensation trends and market conditions to ensure the company’s compensation programs remain competitive.

Energy:  We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail

·       Responds to compensation inquiries in a timely manner.

·       Conducts proactive reviews of compensation plans and policies and identifies opportunities to innovate and enhance existing compensation programs and processes, utilizing technology and automation tools where appropriate.

·       Handles compensation-related initiatives during organizational growth, restructuring, or shifts in practices.

Fun:  We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile

·       Promotes initiatives that celebrate achievements and ensure the company’s compensation programs contribute to a positive and dynamic workplace culture.

·       Assists with the development of compensation-related communications and campaigns that resonate with team members.

·       Identifies innovative approaches by keeping up to date on industry standards in compensation.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Compensation Manager and will interact with team members, field management, senior management, as well as various departments at the Restaurant Support Center and Portillo’s Food Service. Also helps manage relationships with external vendors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Level/Certifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business or related field

·       CCP preferred

·       PHR beneficial

Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Two years of experience in compensation analysis and implementation, preferably in a large organization
• Exceptional MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills with the ability to perform detailed data analysis
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to think critically and work independently in a fast pace, dynamic environment
• Ability to work within deadlines with a high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels, which is necessary to collaborate with team members/management/executives/other organizations and to address difficult and controversial issues
• Exceptional organization and decision-making skills, especially under stressful, difficult situations
• Proven self-starter who sets aggressive plans and creates accountability to consistently meet the challenge

·       Experience with MS Power Automate is a plus

·       Knowledge of Workday or other large ERP system preferred

·       Multi-unit experience (e.g. restaurant, retail, hospitality) and/or multi-state employer experience ideal

Travel Requirement

·       None

Disclaimers

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required.  The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.