Executive Director, Global Total Rewards & HR Systems (Hybrid)

$177,840 - $254,800/Yr

Claire's - Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time - Executive

Hybrid - Hoffman Estates, IL

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Executive Director, Global Total Rewards & HR Systems is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing Claire's compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. The position focuses on attracting, retaining, and rewarding employees while ensuring internal equity and external market competitiveness. Additionally, the Executive Director will manage HR Information Systems and leverage data-driven workforce analytics to support decision-making for the global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and client-focused expertise in managing, analyzing, and strengthening Claire's global benefits programs.
• Assess benefits program vis-à-vis total rewards and value proposition strategy.
• Identify opportunities to reengineer business processes for improved efficiencies, decision-making, and quality control.
• Develop and implement compensation solutions that facilitate talent acquisition and retention.
• Lead all global compensation processes (base and variable pay, merit, quarterly bonuses).
• Manage annual compensation benchmarking initiatives including identifying areas for benchmarking, selecting reputable surveys to participate in, and analyzing current pay against results.
• Oversee compliance with Claire's HR policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits and compensation.
• Manage negotiations with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Understand current and emerging market trends to identify potential opportunities and gaps; analyze total reward plans for cost control and risk assessment factors.
• Develop and recommend an annual budget for total rewards programs assuring alignment to strategic objectives while mindful of costs to the business.
• Strategically manage HRIS by implementing new functionality and business processes; improving effectiveness and efficiency; and driving leadership and engagement.
• Measure HRIS functionality against organizational needs and create a roadmap for systemically supporting a comprehensive range of HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, recruitment, and workforce planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required, post-secondary degree preferred.
• CCP, CPHR/SHRM, and/or CEBS designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing and/or leading HR functions in benefits and compensation.
• Experience working with, managing, and/or deploying Human Resources Information Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of HR principles, concepts, regulations, and federal employment laws with an emphasis on total rewards and HR systems.
• Extensive experience developing and leading comprehensive programs and policies.
• Experience maximizing use and development of HRIS platforms; Workday experience required.
• Demonstrated experience using metrics to measure program results and inform decision-making.
• Experience successfully engaging senior and/or executive management on comprehensive strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as experience in providing advice and counsel on complex program matters.
• Demonstrated ability in consensus building while leading diverse groups.
• Strong oral and written communications skills to interface and establish credibility with employees and managers at all levels and handle sensitive and complex issues.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a track record of success in bringing highly complex, cross-functional projects to completion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Voluntary welfare plans
• Bonus plan eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation time
• Sick time