Utilizes the Compensation Philosophy in development and application of compensation programs to enable achievement of business strategies. Assists the Director of TR with the designs, development and oversight of the executive compensation programs. Coordinates work with the Compensation Committee as well as internal Compensation Committee for non-executive compensation programs to ensure adherence to company compensation philosophy as well as applicable laws and regulations. Ensures the compensation programs enhance the company's ability to recruit and retain talent. + Along with the Director of TR, develops the strategically focused planning, design, and evaluation of all corporate compensation programs including base pay, job evaluation, pay structures, performance-based increase programs, job documentation, market pricing, recognition, short-term incentive, and total cash compensation programs + Manages the administration of compensation and selected executive programs including base pay management, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives, and executive perquisites; coordinates executive compensation activities based on the board-appointed Compensation Committee's directives. + Develops and maintains guidelines and policies for compensation programs; provides recommendations for the effective interface of compensation with performance management and human resource programs; ensures communication to HR generalists, HR business partners and other and business unit leaders. + Manage annual salary adjustments and merit increases as needed, through evaluation of the market pay for positions. Supports data and information needs by overseeing the preparation of statistical and special reports from the HRIS system involving skills, paygrades, performance data, and other employee records as needed. + Serves as project manager for key compensation initiatives and coordinates with compensation and HRMS staff to ensure effective implementation of compensation policies and programs. + Coordinates the sales compensation governance committee and provides expertise and administrative support to committee members in the oversight and administration of sales compensation and sales incentive programs, including SPIFFs, prizes, incentive and base pay. + Manages multiple compensation projects in order to implement strategic initiatives for total reward programs by selecting and managing vendors, brokers and consultants, developing and monitoring budgets, manages HR service partner contracts, develops compensation strategies, works with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; ensures appropriate communications through HR generalists and business unit leaders. + Directs the design and development of compensation communication strategies and programs to enable employee understanding of compensation programs and their relationship to business strategy. \#LI-MG1 \#IND123 Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®. Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com . **What We Offer** At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here (https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits) . **Requisition ID** : 2207545