Acara Solutions is seeking a Sr. Compensation Analyst for our client, a top food manufacturing company in Lancaster, NY ! In this role, you will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining a compensation program, ensuring fair and competitive practices to attract, retain and motivate employees.

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• Experience building and implementing a compensation program
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• The ability to communicate across all organizational levels

Here's what you'll do:

• Manages and maintains the compensation program, including salary structures, incentive pay and executive compensation.
• Documents and analyzes compensation policies, monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation practices, and makes recommendations consistent with statutory compliance, compensation trends and total rewards objectives.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and management on job evaluation, analysis, grading and pricing.
• Performs and participates in market analysis and salary survey activities; analyzes markets trends and industry standards; proposes compensation strategy and program improvements as needed.
• Participates in merit increase processes to ensure compliance within budgetary limits and according to compensation policies.
• Communicates compensation policies and changes to employees as needed.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Position Type: Direct Placement

Pay: Up to $112K/yr. **Depending on experience

Schedule: M-F 1st shift/Business hours

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurances **Opt-out Option, Vacation & PTO/Sick time, 401K with company match & more!

**Please send resumes to Cara at for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in compensation program implementation, analysis and maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience using Microsoft Excel (and its advanced functions).

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present data to all levels of the organization.
• Effective critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UKG is a plus.