Senior Compensation Analyst
Sazerac Company Overview
Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/Responsibilities
As a Senior Compensation Analyst you will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and administration of competitive, compliant, and cost-effective compensation programs that align with the organization’s business strategy. In this role you will conduct compensation surveys, execute market pricing, and help establish salary ranges and wage rates for all positions. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws and oversee compensation program administration.
This position offers a remote schedule with some occasional travel for meetings/conferences.
What You’ll Do:
Support HR teams in implementing and managing compensation programs that attract, retain, and engage talent.
Execute the market pricing process, ensuring control points for positions remain competitive within relevant markets. Participate in compensation surveys and analyze results to determine best market matches, developing recommendations accordingly.
Administer the annual salary review and increase processes.
Contribute to collective bargaining preparation by researching competitive wage data for union positions and analyzing the cost impact of various proposals.
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws, including job classification under FLSA, and maintain accurate records across all relevant systems.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
5 years of compensation-related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal and state government regulations
Strong project management skills and experience managing compensation or HR-related projects
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a related field
Professional compensation certification (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional – CCP)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience measuring and analyzing compensation-related metrics
Culture and Benefits:
Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.
The annual salary range for this role is $100,000- $150,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.
Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
What’s Next:
After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.
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Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.
We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.
Job Description/Responsibilities
As a Senior Compensation Analyst you will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and administration of competitive, compliant, and cost-effective compensation programs that align with the organization’s business strategy. In this role you will conduct compensation surveys, execute market pricing, and help establish salary ranges and wage rates for all positions. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws and oversee compensation program administration.
This position offers a remote schedule with some occasional travel for meetings/conferences.
What You’ll Do:
Support HR teams in implementing and managing compensation programs that attract, retain, and engage talent.
Execute the market pricing process, ensuring control points for positions remain competitive within relevant markets. Participate in compensation surveys and analyze results to determine best market matches, developing recommendations accordingly.
Administer the annual salary review and increase processes.
Contribute to collective bargaining preparation by researching competitive wage data for union positions and analyzing the cost impact of various proposals.
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws, including job classification under FLSA, and maintain accurate records across all relevant systems.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
5 years of compensation-related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal and state government regulations
Strong project management skills and experience managing compensation or HR-related projects
Preferred:
Master’s degree in a related field
Professional compensation certification (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional – CCP)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience measuring and analyzing compensation-related metrics
Culture and Benefits:
Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.
The annual salary range for this role is $100,000- $150,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.
Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
What’s Next:
After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.
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