Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.

Working on the Compensation Team within ALDI means conducting research, performing analyses, and partnering with the business to guide/support all wage programs. The ideal candidate will enjoy working extensively with data in a team setting. The objective of this role is to help leaders make informed decisions on compensation to attract and retain top talent.

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Naperville, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Creates, develops, and recommends compensation models and conducts job evaluations.

• Provides analytical support and data analysis on compensation projects and metrics.

• Conducts and participates in salary surveys, market research, and analysis.

• Serves as a liaison with external compensation partners and vendors.

• Recommends, develops, and evaluates compensation and incentive programs designed to attract talent and maintain market competitiveness.

• Researches situations as they arise related to aspects of compensation to provide clarity for resolution in consideration of contract provisions, historical practices, similar situations, etc.

• Reports on compensation through the HCM system and recommends opportunities to utilize wage data.

• Ensures compliance with federal/state/local laws and regulations.

• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.

• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

ALDI Acts Competencies:

Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing working environment with peers and managers.

• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.

• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.

• Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.

• Plans and Prioritizes: Sets priorities and organizes information in order to efficiently and effectively get the job done.

Job-specific Competencies:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.

• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.

• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficient in typing and data entry.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.

• Understands cost/benefit analysis.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Compensation, Human Resources or a related field required.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience required.

• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.

• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.

• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.

• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan

• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays

• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay

• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer (https://careers.aldi.us/benefits)

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.