Total Rewards Specialist II (Hybrid)

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

About the Role

The Total Rewards Specialist II 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.

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

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

• Assist in employee benefits programs market analysis review and recommendations

• 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

• Manage, administer and analyze all leave of absences

• 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

• Lead and/or contribute to overall compensation administration with respect to salaries, incentives & equity; scale existing programs to operate efficiently in parallel to our growth plans

• Lead and/or contribute to 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 support to the Total Rewards Specialist on employee inquiries · Support Compensation function with various organizational programs: (e.g., Field Quarterly Bonus, Merit, AIP, Management Equity Incentive Program, etc.

• 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

• Ability to work independently with a high amount of personal accountability in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects

Compensation Range: $59,670.00 - $79,560.00

Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.

Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.

*Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation, please email [email protected]. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.