About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Manager - Compensation

About the role

Manages the design, implementation and administration of compensation policies, salary/pay structures and practices for KnitWell Group operations, including Field (all 8 fashion brands), Distribution Center (DC) and Contact Centers (CC).  Designs, recommends, and administers Field, DC and CC incentive plans.

The impact you can have

• Provides recommendations for overall compensation strategy that supports the overall company philosophy, culture and business needs of Field operations.
• Provides direction and recommendations for the design and implementation of compensation programs, processes and administrative tools for base pay administration and incentive programs.
• Develops salary grade and range structures for Field, DCs and CCs for entry (hourly) through director (salaried) levels.
• Assists with the design, costing and administration of incentive plans which improve management and associate performance and positively influence business results.
• Develops analytical models and makes recommendations for annual fiscal year salary planning budgets, including the merit increases and minimum wage projections.
• Manages the General Wage Increase processes.
• Conducts job evaluations using external market pricing data and internal point factor job (such as Hay) evaluation.
• Manage the compensation survey processes for Field, DCs, and CCs.
• Work with the recruiting, HR Business Partners, DC, CC, Field management and store operations/finance departments to provide recommendations and approve compensation increases for promotions and other adjustments.
• Provides day-to-day oversight of compensation changes/adjustments/offers within the Workday tool, including the development of approval matrixes for current associates and new hires. Provides management training on use of tool.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local compensation wage and hour laws to ensure compliance. Manages minimum wage compliance and pay disclosure requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as necessary. 
• Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ year’s compensation management experience within a large, multi-state corporation with 40,000+ employees.
• Advanced computer skills, including expert spreadsheet (Excel) capability required.
• Previous retail experience preferred in field compensation management or related areas International compensation experience preferred.
• Experience in design and management of incentive programs.
• Experience in job evaluation using external market pricing (survey) data and internal job factor evaluation Payfactor knowledge preferred.
• CCP Certification (or working towards) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws related to compensation (FLSA and related exemption status, minimum wage, pay disclosure and overtime regulations).
• Strong technical, analytical, mathematical, statistical and conceptual skills Ability to manage very large data set.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral presentations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.  
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works in a hybrid model, with 3 required days worked onsite in Chico’s FAS office location in Ft Myers, FL as defined by business needs. NOTE: we are open to considering other KWG office locations in Hingham, MA, or Columbus, OH.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

Corporate Office Fort Myers, FL 33966

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.