Senior Manager of Compensation and HR Analytics

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

As a Senior Manager of Compensation and HR Analytics, you will develop, implement, and manage compensation and HR analytics program strategy and execution for J.Jill, a publicly traded company. You will ensure pay practices are digestible and effective while creating analytics and insights that support our talent strategy. This is an individual leadership role where you will have the opportunity to own the compensation strategy while staying hands on. J.Jill is growing, and you have an opportunity to join a strong HR Team with a strong culture of teamwork, new ideas and positively impacting the organization.

Develop compensation strategies, plans, insights and reporting:

• Lead the development of pay structures, salary ranges and maintenance of jobs structure and compliance with pay transparency strategies
• Develop meaningful HR analytics and deliver fact-based insights to HR and business leaders to enhance the company’s talent strategy
• Create compensation-related employee communication and education programs and stay abreast of best practices and developments in applicable laws
• Develop and manage reporting including salary, wage and merit, equity, and incentive accruals in partnership with finance

Build partnerships while managing and administering compensation practices:

• Provide guidance to internal business managers and HR partners
• Perform internal and external competitive market pay research, analysis, job classification, pay practices and pay delivery models
• Assist in preparation of materials for the compensation committee of the board of directors and leads SEC/regulatory filings in partnership with legal and finance, supports annual proxy preparation and other ad hoc executive compensation items as needed
• Administer compensation surveys, equity and short incentive programs and ensure accuracy of equity management systems
• Manage and administer annual merit, bonus and equity process, including developing enhancements, creating analytics, and providing assistance to managers

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

• 7+ years of progressively more responsibility managing compensation programs
• Multi-location and hourly workforce experience; publicly traded company experience desired
• Bachelor’s Degree (CCP Certification a plus)
• Experience with compensation design and analysis, with advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated strong financial, data analysis, problem solving and storytelling skills
• Experience with relevant compensation, financial and compensation related regulations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with all management levels
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and multi-project management skills
• Workday or other strong HRIS systems knowledge
• Knowledge of HR processes (e.g., Performance Management, Merit Planning, Goal Setting)
• High degree of initiative, curiosity, very hands on, flexible and customer centric

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.  
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

About Us:

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws.  If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com.