Associate Compensation Analyst

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. Specifically, the following duties are performed: 

• 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.

Required Education and/or Experience:

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. Experience, or a keen interest, in HR data, analytics, or compensation is a plus. 

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge and abilities within Google Suite or Microsoft Suite - specifically with Excel and Google Sheets. Experience with Workday is a plus, but general knowledge and ability to navigate HR systems, compensation tools, and other reporting/BI tools is required. 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. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

▪ Sit for more than 6 hours per shift 

▪ Use hands to touch, handle, feel and type 

▪ Reach with hands and arms 

▪ Talk and/or hear 

▪ Walk or move from one location to another 

▪ Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch 

▪ Lift and/or move from 10 pounds occasionally 

▪ Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position. 

▪ The average work week is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need. ▪ The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. ▪ Travel may be required occasionally, likely no more than 10% of time. 

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.  Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. ​The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.  The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at  (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com.  A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)