Reference #: 5001100505306 Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Compensation and Rewards Analyst to join our team in Hanover, PA. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, this analyst will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing competitive total rewards programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent in a public company setting. This position is responsible for ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives, adherence to regulatory standards, and implementation of industry best practices.

*This is a hybrid position, so the candidate does have to be within a commutable distance to Hanover, PA.

Responsibilities: Evaluate and analyze base pay, incentive, and equity programs to ensure alignment with the company's objectives. Conduct market analyses to ensure competitiveness and make data-driven recommendations. Administer annual salary review and merit programs. Assist with Long Term Incentive plans and pay equity program. Ensure all programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including SEC and public company reporting requirements. Prepare reports and analyses for audits, compliance reviews, and executive presentations to ensure SOX compliance. Fulfill a variety of reporting requests requiring data manipulation and extraction. Educate employees on compensation offerings, i.e., 401(k) and ESPP programs. Analyze employee engagement survey results for effectiveness of compensation reward programs. Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams to align rewards strategies with broader business goals. Mentor junior team members or analysts in the Total Rewards space.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-10 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation within a public company. Strong knowledge of compensation structures, total rewards design, and market benchmarking tools. Familiarity with SEC reporting and compliance in a publicly traded environment. Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP Workforce Now). Proficiency in utilizing Compensation Analysis platforms. Advanced Excel skills. Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. External Recruitment Process: Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started. Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours. Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture. Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability