Life at Ace
Benefits & Perks
We’re dedicated to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive. We continue to deliver on our commitment to be a great place to work by providing quality health care plans, wellness programs and other benefits and services to help you get the most out of your work and personal lives.
Here’s a look at what we offer all eligible employees*:
* Retail benefits vary by location and role. Learn More
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
- The company invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
- Your career with us is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
- To help you make an impact in your community, we offer an annual Ace Cares Week (20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice).
- Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
- Adoption cost reimbursement.
- Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off.
- Identity theft protection.
In addition to the above, explore the unique perks we offer based on career area:
Warehouse &
Distribution
Benefits for all
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
- The Company invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
- Your career with us is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
- To help you make an impact in your community, we offer an annual Ace Cares Week (20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice).
- Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
- Adoption cost reimbursement.
- Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off.
- Identity theft protection.
Hourly Roles
- Weekly Pay.
- Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay): Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Up to 48 hours of paid sick time in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.
- Incentive opportunities based on performance (Warehouse Specialists).
Salaried Roles
- Semi-Monthly Pay.
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!).
- 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire.
Corporate
- Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!).
- Up to 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year).
- Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire.
- Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for certain field-based positions.
- We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more (for employees based out of our corporate office!).
Customer Care
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!). Customer Care Agents can earn up to a maximum of $350 per month in incentive pay!
- 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year).
ACE HARDWARE HOME
SERVICES (SKILLED TRADES)
- Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role/grade level).
- Paid time off and paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire).
- Career Growth and opportunities within several channels (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Customer Service and others). Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities.
EMERY JENSEN
(WHOLESALE)
- Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 3 years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 7.3% of total eligible compensation.
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 3 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 106.6% of your target opportunity!)
- Up to 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year).
- Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire.
- Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions.
- Oak Brook based positions are located in our Ace Hardware Corporate building in Oak Brook, IL
- Emery Jensen invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
- We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
ACE INTERNATIONAL
Hardware Corporation (AIHC)
Benefits for AIHC employees outside of the US will depend on the role, grade level and country. Please ask about country-specific benefits during your interview process with Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.
Retail
At Acehardware.com, we feature retail job opportunities within our network of independently owned and operated stores. Each store offers unique benefits tailored to its location and job roles and many times, benefit information will be listed in the posting itself. For further details on the benefits available for the position you’re interested in, please contact the store manager or owner directly at the specific location. We appreciate your interest in joining our team.
Early
Career
- 12-Week Summer Internship Program: Our paid internship program runs for 12 weeks over the summer and offers a full-time (40-hour work week) experience. Interns gain real, hands-on experience within their assigned department or function, working on meaningful day-to-day projects with real responsibilities, deadlines, and business impact.
- Entry-Level Full-Time Opportunities: Interns who successfully complete the program may be considered for full-time roles. These entry-level positions offer the same comprehensive benefits as regular full-time employees.
- Frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts and merchandise sales.
Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
