Total Rewards Analyst (Hybrid)

***This will be a hybrid role that will be on-site 3 days a week in Hoffman Estates, IL***

About the Role

The Total Rewards Analyst is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and analysis of a competitive, fair and equitable total rewards program that aligns with Claire’s culture and values and is compliant with legal requirements.

• Manage Claire’s overall compensation strategy with respect to salaries, incentives & equity; scale existing programs to operate efficiently in parallel to our growth plans

• Manage compensation review cycles, leveraging benchmark salary data across all country locations to ensure our compensation is always competitive relative to the market, and conduct audits post-effective date (compensation data, titles, job levels, etc.)

• Responsible for the development, administration, and service delivery of company compensation programs, including short-term incentive plans, and equity plans

• Research global total rewards offerings/benchmarking and strategically guide compensation to complement and align with Claire’s global total rewards strategy

• Provide back up to the Benefit and LOA administrator on employee inquiries

• Support Compensation function with various organizational programs: (e.g., Field Quarterly Bonus, Merit, AIP, Management Equity Incentive Program, etc.

• Engage and Support NA Total Reward Manager with compliance related filings: i.e. Annual 401(k) Audit, 5500 filings, Non-Discrimination reporting, etc.

• Participating with HR team members in departmental projects and initiatives aimed at improving total rewards offerings to employees

• Support the Total Reward Team in all areas of reward governance to protect the business and ensure equality for Claire’s employees

• Support administration and management of employee benefits programs, including health, welfare, income security and retirement plans

• Document and maintain administrative procedures for total rewards processes

• Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices related to compensation, leaves of absence and benefits as well as job requirements and structural relationships

• Maintain Total Rewards related content on the employee benefits portal, as well as ensuring all information is accurate and accessible

• Develops and maintains procedures to streamline processes and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements especially within the HR system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience related to employee benefits program design and administration 

• Strong knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA)

• Adept at use of HRIS systems (Workday) and associated reporting tools

• Advanced Excel skills

• Excellent customer service and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Superior communication and negotiation skills

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