Compensation Analyst / Equity Administration

Job Summary:

This position is the key resource for SunOpta's compensation programs that includes:

• Salaried and hourly program structures


• Short- term and long- term incentive plans


• Market research and analysis


• Analysis support for executive compensation


• Stock plan administration


• Board compensation


• Support to the CAO for the Compensation Committee

In addition, this position will be involved with employee benefits selection, administration, and usage reporting.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Administer base pay compensation programs including annual review cycles.


• Administer STI (Short-term incentive program) and LTI (Long-term incentive program).


• Work with Finance to ensure proper accruals, documentation, financial impact analysis, and awards against financial measures.


• Administer Stock Incentive Plan.


• Administer Employee Stock Purchase Program.


• Examine and evaluate positions for appropriate compensation structure.


• Support international compensation structures and market position.


• Audit and recommend changes to salary structures and position classification.


• Manage compensation projects including program design, market analysis, budgeting, compensation integration with M&A, and new program implementation.


• Assist with compensation disclosures for the annual proxy statement.


• Build and maintain compensation structures for all staff utilizing a variety of software programs.


• Develop and document procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Review FLSA regulations to ensure compliance.


• Sustain and develop knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed laws and regulations affecting compensation.


• Identify compensation trends that could impact organizational objectives.


• Perform continuous evaluation, development, and execution of policies, programs, and processes.


• Other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, preferably in HR or Finance.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related compensations experience, preferable with a publicly traded company.


• HR certification.


• Exposure to SAS compensation systems.


• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce.


• Food and Beverage manufacturing / environment experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong theoretical and practical financial acumen.


• Exposure to financial reporting of employee benefits.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent ability to problem-solve.


• Demonstrated ability of compensation theory and practice.


• Able to make sound business decisions and evidence-based recommendations to senior management.


• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Skilled at developing relationships with corporate departments, key business partners, and individual contributors.


• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities independently.


• Critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.


• High level of integrity and discretion in managing confidential matters.


• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Products proficiently for analysis and communications.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectation: Up to 10%.


• This position will be at the SunOpta Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN.


• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.