Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands : Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

As a proactive and analytical Compensation and Benefits Specialist, you will support the administration and continuous improvement of our compensation and benefits strategy across our multi-location manufacturing organization. This role requires experience working with unionized and nonunion environments, complex benefit structures, and multiple benefit plans. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, data analysis, and a passion for enhancing the employee experience through thoughtful Total Rewards solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Analysis

• Conduct market pricing and job evaluations to support equitable and competitive compensation practices.
• Assist with annual merit and incentive processes, including data validation and reporting.
• Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking studies to gather market data; analyzes results and prepares reports to support compensation program administration.
• Analyze compensation trends and provide insights to support workforce planning and labor negotiations.

Retirement Plan Administration

Benefits Program Administration

Data & Reporting

Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Skills

Competencies

Preferred Certifications :

Working Conditions (Physical demands)

Pay :

$85,000-$100,000 per year

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.