Jared Wendlandt
Senior Compensation Analyst
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Successful Compensation professional with 7+ years experience in large scale environments. A reliable, goal-oriented individual who values continued education. A committed, diligent worker focused on time management and overall company success with an open-minded approach to diversity. Independent, decisive problem solver committed to customer satisfaction. Works well within teams and as an individual.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compensation Analyst
HD Supply
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses on proposed compensation plan changes, informing leadership on potential impacts before implementation.
- Provided expert guidance on regulatory compliance issues (minimum wage and FLSA requirements)
- Participated in merger and acquisition projects, and assisted in harmonizing compensation structures, including job mapping and cost analyses.
- Analyzed annual salary survey results for strategic decision-making in implementing pay structure and grade-level changes.
- Consulted with HR partners on best practices for salary negotiations. Collaborated with recruiters to develop compensation packages, and maintain fair employee pay.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices in Compensation Analytics for professional development opportunities.
Senior Compensation Analyst
GoPuff
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed end-to-end annual bonus and merit cycle processes, including review sessions and communication to employees.
- Implemented new compensation review process for HR Partners and Talent Acquisition teams.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by conducting comprehensive market analysis to ensure competitive compensation packages for various locations.
- Established benchmark positions using external market data, providing accurate insights into competitive pay levels.
Compensation Manager
Bunge
St. Louis, MO
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed salary surveys, providing valuable data for informed decision-making regarding compensation adjustments.
- Provided expert guidance to management on complex compensation issues.
- Collaborated with HR business partners to assess job descriptions and ensure accurate benchmarking of roles within the organization.
- Lead on end-to-end merit increase and AIP payout project cycles for North America.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state wage regulations, reducing potential legal issues related to pay practices.
- Reviewed and updated salary structures on annual basis to ensure accurate pay practices and competitiveness in the market.
Senior Compensation Analyst
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
St. Louis, MO
12.2019 - 09.2021
- End-to-end lead for Merit Increase process including data verification, cost analyses, implementation and communication for North America.
- Coordinated implementation of MarketPay data source.
- Participated in multiple salary surveys and reviewed results for various job level grading projects.
- Point-of-contact for all third party vendors (MarketPay, Mercer, Towers Watson, AON Radford).
- Assisted in various job leveling and job offer requests
Compensation Coordinator
Panera Bread
St. Louis, MO
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Served as a liaison with payroll department to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate processing of compensation adjustments.
- Conducted regular audits of compensation data, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal guidelines.
- Provided guidance on compensation-related issues to managers, leading to better decision-making and employee satisfaction.
- Assisted in designing incentive programs that motivated employees to achieve their performance goals effectively.
- Lead for annual decompression projects for non-exempt employee population.
- Assisted in annual job level review project for exempt workforce.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MOBachelor of Science - Finance
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St. LouisSkills
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience using MarketPay and CompAnalyst
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Salary benchmarking
- Job mapping
- Job leveling expertise
Timeline
Senior Compensation Analyst
GoPuff
11.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Compensation Analyst
HD Supply
05.2023 - Current
Compensation Manager
Bunge
09.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Compensation Analyst
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
12.2019 - 09.2021
Compensation Coordinator
Panera Bread
05.2017 - 12.2019
MBA - Accounting
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Missouri - St. Louis