Associate Compensation Analyst

JD Sports Fashion • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Compensation Analyst is a key role within the JD North America People Regional Business Services model. The Regional Business Services function is responsible for supporting all US businesses within the JD Group, including JD Sports, Finish Line, Finish Line Macy’s, Shoe Palace, Nice Kicks, Downtown Locker Room (DTLR), and Hibbett. The Associate Compensation Analyst is responsible for performing analysis of various compensation related duties and making related recommendations. This role will also have a hand in the overall execution and administration of our compensation activities. The contributions of this role, and the overall Total Rewards team, ensures JD’s ability to attract, retain, and create a growth path structure for world class talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, preferably with a concentration in business, finance, or data/analytics.
• Additional 1 - 3 years of professional experience preferred, in either a data and analytics role or compensation role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge and abilities within Google Suite or Microsoft Suite - specifically with Excel and Google Sheets.
• General knowledge and ability to navigate HR systems, compensation tools, and other reporting/BI tools is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, or a keen interest, in HR data, analytics, or compensation is a plus.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Javascript and/or SQL is a plus.
• Certifications related to the compensation field are a plus.
• Internal JD Group experience is always a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts job and market pay analysis to determine appropriate salary recommendation on jobs, as well as FLSA classifications.
• Partners with the Talent team on in depth pay analysis to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive total rewards offerings.
• Administers bonus programs on a quarterly and annual basis for all functions across the enterprise, including configuration of spreadsheets/workbooks, and communication of results to employees/business leaders.
• Administers pay changes, with an emphasis on end-of-year performance based merit increases and market adjustments for employees across the organization; administers supplemental pay inputs for items like geographical differentials, auto stipends, and phone stipends.
• Works on strategic projects such as pay banding for all areas of the organization, with a heavy emphasis on retail store and cross-functional partnerships with retail leadership.
• Analyzes compensation programs for compliance, trends and prevailing practices among similar organizations.
• Administers compliance programs, specifically related to pay and pay reporting, including minimum wage increase processes, supporting job posting requirements for publishing pay, and Fair Labor Standards Act changes.
• Maintains, updates, and improves the documentation and automation of all of the above, on a continual basis and in response to changing business needs.
• Conducts regular audits of various compensation programs.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The company offers a world of choices across our portfolio of brands.
• Opportunities at our corporate offices in Indianapolis, IN and Boulder, CO, our distribution and call center, as well as 900+ stores across the nation.
• Possibility for infinite growth.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
• Voluntary, employee-led, Employee Resource Groups to support our Diversity & Inclusion mission and goals.
• D&I Council composed of individuals throughout the company who are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals of all races, genders, and backgrounds are free to be their authentic selves.
• We listen to the voices of our team members, which holds us accountable in creating an equitable and successful company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level