Senior Manager, Compensation

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

A leading retail company in Philadelphia is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to manage and enhance compensation strategies. This role focuses on ensuring competitive compensation programs that attract and retain top talent while aligning with business objectives. Candidates should have over 5 years of compensation experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, and expertise in HRIS and compensation management software. URBN offers a dynamic work environment with attractive perks, including comprehensive benefits and employee discounts.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in compensation, with min. 3 years in senior role.
Experience with publicly traded companies in the retail industry.
Strong analytical skills and experience with compensation management software.
Hands-on experience with HRIS and compensation management software

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of compensation programs.
Conduct market research for compensation benchmarking.
Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends.
Oversee compensation systems and third-party tools; ensure data accuracy
Drive compensation strategy aligned with business goals
Conduct market research and benchmarking to assess competitiveness
Analyze survey data and market trends for informed decisions
Prepare reports and visualizations for leadership
Collaborate with Finance, HRIS, and HR business partners
Maintain confidentiality and ensure regulatory adherence

Skills

Compensation Program Management

Market Research and Benchmarking

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS (UKG)

Excel/Sheets

Compensation management software (PayCycle)

PayCycle

Job description

Director of Talent Acquisition at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, Nuuly and Menus & Venues)

URBN is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager of Compensation to join our team, primarily supporting our corporate functions as well as consulting on our field and supply chain organizations. This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent, while aligning with our business objectives and market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in compensation practices, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Role Responsibilities

Compensation Program Management:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, equity, executive compensation and other rewards.
- Conduct thorough job analysis and evaluation to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Manage compensation policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Oversee compensation management systems, third party tools and ensure data accuracy.
- Drive compensation strategy in alignment with business goals.
Market Research and Benchmarking:
- Conduct comprehensive market research and benchmarking to assess the competitiveness of compensation programs.
- Utilize market data analysis to inform compensation decisions and recommendations.
- Analyze survey data and market trends to ensure compensation practices remain current and effective.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Perform in-depth data analysis and interpretation to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation, including data visualizations, to present findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Utilize spreadsheet and database management tools for efficient data handling.
- Ensure data accuracy and attention to detail in all analyses and reports.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate effectively with senior leadership, Finance, HR business partners, HRIS, and other stakeholders on compensation-related matters.
- Communicate complex compensation concepts clearly and concisely through strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Build strong relationships and foster effective stakeholder communication.
- Employ negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes in compensation discussions.
Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure all compensation programs and practices comply with relevant labor laws and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise ethical judgment in handling sensitive compensation information.
- Support preparation of periodic filings, including annual proxy and other SEC filings
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and their potential impact on compensation.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving:
- Apply critical and strategic thinking to solve complex compensation challenges.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within compensation functions.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

Role Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior role.
Experience supporting a publicly traded company, preferably within the retail or fashion industry.
Deep experience with HRIS, preferably UKG, strong analytical skills (including advanced Excel/Sheets and potentially SQL), and hands‑on experience with compensation management software, preferably PayCycle.

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

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