Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionThe Annual Pay Analyst supports the execution of global compensation processes within the Shared Business Services (SBS) organization. The role is responsible for data preparation, system updates, and operational support across the annual compensation cycle, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to timelines.
The role works closely with SBS Specialists, Total Rewards CoE, and HR stakeholders to support the successful delivery of Annual Pay processes.
Main Responsibilities:
Compensation Cycle Support
- Support execution of the global Annual Pay cycle, including preparation, validation, and tracking of compensation data.
- Assist in activities such as data collection, template preparation, and coordination of inputs across stakeholders.
Data Preparation and Management
- Prepare and upload data into compensation tools and HR systems (e.g. Workday).
- Support data validation activities to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to simulations and approvals.
- Maintain data consistency across systems and templates.
Simulation and Reporting Support
- Support preparation of inputs for compensation simulations.
- Assist in generating reports and outputs used during the compensation cycle.
- Ensure data integrity in simulation outputs and reports.
Coordination and Tracking
- Track progress of compensation cycle activities and support coordination across stakeholders.
- Support communication and follow-ups to ensure timely completion of activities.
Quality and Compliance
- Track progress of compensation cycle activities and support coordination across stakeholders.
- Support communication and follow-ups to ensure timely completion of activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, process efficiency, and standardization.
- Support the development, improvements and updates to SOPs, and their implementation.
Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience in HR operations, compensation support, shared services, or data-related roles
- Experience working with HR systems (Workday is an advantage) or data-heavy processes
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Strong Excel and data handling skills
Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of compensation processes and HR data structures
- Awareness of HR systems and data management principles
- Awareness of service delivery concepts such as SLAs and case management is an advantage
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, equivalent experience will also be considered
Languages:
- English (Fluent)
Technical/ Functional skills:
- Experience working with HR systems (e.g. Workday, Applicant Tracking Systems, case management tools) or similar enterprise platforms
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data validation, handling large datasets, reporting)
- Ability to accurately process, validate and manage data with high accuracy
- Ability to follow standardized processes and work with defined procedures (SOPs, SLAs)
- Familiarity with reporting and data preparation
- Familiarity with case management or ticketing systems is a plus
Other skills and competencies:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy
- Structured and process-oriented mindset, with the ability to follow defined procedures consistently
- Service-oriented approach, with a focus on delivering a positive experience to employees, managers, and HR stakeholders
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions and geographies
- Adaptability and willingness to learn and support multiple HR processes
- Proactive attitude in identifying issues and escalating where appropriate
Interactions/ interface:
- Collaborates with internal SBS team members to ensure smooth execution of processes
- Interacts with Total Rewards CoE for data and process coordination
- Supports HRBPs and stakeholders through structured process interactions
- Collaborates with internal SBS teams for data and reporting activities
Job challenge:
Supporting the accurate and timely execution of a global compensation cycle while managing large volumes of data and strict deadlines.
Additional InformationAdditional Information for the job
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- 25 annual paid leave
- Flexible working hours
- Food vouchers
- Transportation allowance
- Additional medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- Various learning & development opportunities
- Yearly performance evaluation plans
- Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
- Team buildings & social events
- Employee Referral Program
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in HR operations, compensation support, shared services, or data-related roles
- Experience working with HR systems
- Workday experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data validation, handling large datasets, reporting)
- Basic understanding of compensation processes and HR data structures
- Awareness of service delivery concepts such as SLAs and case management
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related (or equivalent experience)
- English fluency
- Familiarity with case management or ticketing systems
- Ability to follow standardized processes and SOPs, and maintain high data accuracy
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
