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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Analyst evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$88,848 / year median in California
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Req ID:
107530Job Type:
Full-time Work Category:
Hybrid Telecommute, Hybrid Telecommute Application Close Date:
09/12/2026Sponsorship:
Not Available Compensation:
$ 93,800 - $ 140, # Gallo Privacy Policy We are GALLO We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We're home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here. A Taste of What You'll Do As a Compensation professional, you will play a key role in helping the organization attract, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive and equitable compensation programs. You will serve as a trusted consultant to HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders, providing guidance on compensation strategies, job evaluations, market pricing, pay structures, and incentive programs. In this role, you will analyze compensation data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights that support informed business decisions. You will partner closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure offers are competitive, aligned to market conditions, and internally equitable. You will also collaborate with HR, Finance, Organizational Development, and Employee Relations teams to support organizational changes, job architecture initiatives, and ongoing compensation needs. You will contribute to annual compensation planning, promotion cycles, equity reviews, salary survey participation, and regulatory compliance efforts. Leveraging technology, analytics, automation, and emerging AI-enabled solutions, you will help improve process efficiency, data quality, reporting capabilities, and the employee experience. This role offers the opportunity to influence compensation strategy, drive process improvements, and support innovative solutions that enhance the effectiveness and scalability of compensation programs across the business. What You'll Need- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of Compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 9 years of compensation or Total Rewards Experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of Gallo HR experience to include 3 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
- Strong analytical and complex problem solving skills; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
- Detail driven individual with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with ability to see the broader picture and summarize complex data.
- Knows and applies a broad working knowledge of compensation principles, practices and procedures.
- Responsible for working with highly sensitive and confidential information and maintaining the confidentiality of the information used during the normal course of business.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Skilled in juggling multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skill requirements include: intermediate MS Word, MS Excel and database; basic MS PowerPoint.
- Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
- Required to be 18 years or older. How You'll Stand Out
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Human Resources plus 7 years of Compensation or Total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; consulting experience working for a major consulting house/firm.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP); experienced in Lean Six Sigma problem solving methodologies or LSS certified.
- ADP, Pay Factors/PayScale and SAP system experience; advanced computer skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with mathematical concepts such as statistical inference and applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations; skilled in solving practical problems, interpreting a variety of instructions, and applying established procedures to non-routine situations requiring evaluation, critical thinking, originality or ingenuity.