What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Compensation, HR position at Edward Jones?
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Compensation Director to help develop and implement a long-term compensation strategy that supports Edward Jones business strategies and objectives. We want a talented individual that will play a key role to help the firm attract, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performing and engaged workforce. In this role, you will have an opportunity to take an active role in large, complex, or multiple projects that help drive business strategies.
Here are a few of the key responsibilities you will be a part of:
We are seeking a Compensation Director to help develop and implement a long-term compensation strategy that supports Edward Jones business strategies and objectives. We want a talented individual that will play a key role to help the firm attract, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performing and engaged workforce. In this role, you will have an opportunity to take an active role in large, complex, or multiple projects that help drive business strategies.
Here are a few of the key responsibilities you will be a part of:
- Establish and integrate the Compensation long term strategy and contribute to the establishment of the strategic direction of Compensation.
- Develop Compensation team members for greater contribution with the potential to formally lead
- Collaborate with and leverage internal and external relationships to benchmark and ensure competitiveness
- Build strong relationship with all stakeholders (e.g., Human Capital, Legal, and Finance, etc.)
- Assists in developing communications and training to improve overall understanding of compensation programs
What Experience You'll Need:
What Could Set You Apart:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent field.
- 15 years of direct experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, including:
- Strong understanding of compensation philosophy and practices
- General understanding of other functional areas of HR
- Appropriate knowledge of applicable technology for both the functional area and for the firm
- Strong analytical skills
- Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to influence directly and indirectly
What Could Set You Apart:
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
