Compensation Specialist

Company: Pacific Seafood
Location: Clackamas
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. Summary: Within the central support department, you would join an energized group dedicated to Pacific Seafood’s greatest assets, our team members. The Compensation Specialist will oversee Pacific Seafood’s compensation, 401(k) and Incentive compensation programs. In your role, you will be a key contributor in building the strategy that creates an environment where our team members can grow, contribute and thrive. You will design and implement compensation initiatives that are sustainable, impactful, consistent with, and supportive of Pacific Seafood’s mission, vision and values. You will be responsible for evaluating data metrics which will enable senior leadership to make sound decisions regarding new innovative programs, as well as iterate on current programs to improve performance, retention and enhance Pacific Seafood’s continued investment in our team members. Key Responsibilities Compensation Benefits Administration: Manage specific company benefit programs, 401(k), NQDC plans, and incentive plans. Administer the delivery of programs, annual reviews, open enrollment planning, and vendor management. Provide oversight, management, and reconciliation of 401(k) contributions and fund matching as appropriate Recommend plan design changes and/or process changes as appropriate to ensure benefit plans are easy to access for Pacific Seafood team members Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of all vendor invoices Design and lead creative communication campaigns, using multiple communication channels, to promote these programs, education and engagement. Provide oversight on regular audits to ensure accuracy of the related HRIS and vendor portal transactions for employee enrollments. Manage vendor relationships to deliver competitive and cost-effective benefit plans. Resolve related benefit questions and problems by interpreting policies and procedures. Conduct regular audits and reviews of contracts, SPD’s, and communication materials for these benefit and compensation plans, ensuring the programs support the business objectives and meet legal requirements Ensure company compliance requirements are met in all benefit plans (SAR, 5500 filings, etc.) Other tasks are required, including cross-training and back up for other benefits administration Compensation: Manage a company-wide compensation program with multi-state and divisional compensation structures. Ensure programs operate with a high standard of consistency, accuracy, and are compliant with company policies and federal, state, and local laws. Plan and provide guidance on the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including incentive bonus and commission plans for the purpose of attracting, motivating, and retaining top caliber talent. Maintain the integrity of job pay grade architecture, pay ranges, and pay schedules based on internal and external market analysis. Provide leadership support to managers during our annual budget process, merit increase, and off cycle compensation changes. Conduct compensation and benefits market research Provide leadership guidance on best practices for total rewards and talent retention Monitor industry trends and recommend changes as needed for potential changes in compensation and benefit strategies What you bring to Pacific Seafood Required: BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field. Minimum 5 years of progressive HR management experience with a focus on compensation and benefits. Experience managing compensation and benefit programs in a multi-state, multi-location environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Previous HRIS systems experience, preferably UKG to create, updated, and retrieve HRIS reports and upload to shared FTP sites. Ability to travel 10% of the time, as required, primarily during annual open enrollment period. Preferred: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred. Benefits Total compensation: At Pacific Seafood your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to: Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability. Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members Product purchase program Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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